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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ALIEN CAPTAIN’S NANNY (ALIEN NEEDS A NANNY BOOK TWO) by Milly Taiden
Kael will never open his heart again after losing his Drakonian mate. He also doesn’t know how to deal with his grief or his nine-year-old daughter, who has retreated deep within herself. If he doesn’t find help soon, he will lose the only person left in his life. Kael didn’t think he could love again, but meeting the kind, caring and beautiful nanny gives life to emotions he thought dead. Years after losing her mother, Sarah Meericino still hasn’t emotionally healed and leaves Earth to find a new start. When learning her new ward is a little girl who has lost her mother too, Sarah becomes determined to not let this child suffer the way she has her entire life. But the child’s hunky father is a big, muscular obstacle she didn’t expect to want for herself. It’s immediately apparent that fate has brought these three broken souls together to comfort each other in a way only someone going through the same pain can comprehend. But the universe has different plans for them. Plans that will destroy the love the trio is building if Kael doesn’t find the traitor who has put this burgeoning family in his cross hairs. AmazonKU
CASE STUDY: INTERSPECIES MATING (LUNAR BASE EXPERIMENTS BOOK ONE) by Talia Rhea
Data File: Lunar Base Experiments Case Study: 1 Intro: For your consideration, we the research team of the Lunar Base present our findings for the mating of ratchi Rizor Arhass and human Shoshana Carter. Data Summary: -Subject One: “I didn’t come here to find my female. I just needed to think. All my life, I’ve been obsessed with revenge. And I had it. It was right in my hands. I could destroy him, but I walked away. I still don’t know why I did that. When I was offered the job as head of security, it seemed like a good chance to step back and figure myself out. And then… I caught her scent. And I was lost.” -Subject Two: “I’m a social worker. I’ve spent my life trying to help people. Trying to distance myself from my past. But it won’t let me go. I applied for this position as HR of the Lunar Experiments, but I didn’t think I’d get it. They rigged it though. They gave me the position not because I’m a damn good social worker, but because I used to be a damn good thief. They asked me to steal some alien tech. Anything I can get my hands on. I had no choice but to say yes. I just didn’t expect him.” AmazonKU
RIFF (GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES) by Jessie Rose Case
A warrior who cared not for those with sensibilities – A female who was caring and generous – Nothing alike and yet, so much to give….This is a Happily Ever After, Galactic Cyborg Heat Series, Hot Romantic Fiction Novel. This tantalizing story of passions and desires unexpectedly brings together a Cyborg and a human female in a way they never thought possible. AmazonKU
SWIPE FOR ANDROIDS by Jamie K Schmidt
Research librarian and newly sentient android Rose Stratton can solve any puzzle the denizens of Whynot throw at her. However, a new problem has been tickling her circuits. Every time she sees a happy couple, she goes into system overdrive. With the threat of being reprogrammed looming, it’s time to do what she does best—research—before she totally melts down. Time for a visit to the local Love Bites dating agency. Android cop Zack Silverberg’s program is to protect and serve. Not feel. Emotions shouldn’t compute, which is why he needs to stop craving a family to go home to like his brothers in blue. But when Love Bites matches him to his ideal mate, he can’t help but wonder if it’s within his grasp, illogical as it seems. He doesn’t understand dating, though. Picnics seem pointless when androids don’t eat. Walks on the beach just clog up the gears. But when Rose breaks out the book on positions, their research turns a different corner and everything changes. Together, they could find true love—if they can solve the mystery of human interaction before they’re sent back for a factory reboot.
YOURS FOR THE TAKING: A NOVEL by Gabriel Korn
VS Note: Sounds intriguing, Put it on my TBR list. Not a romance but an LGBTQ scifi release of note.
The year is 2050. Ava and her girlfriend live in what’s left of Brooklyn, and though they love each other, it’s hard to find happiness while the effects of climate change rapidly eclipse their world. Soon, it won’t be safe outside at all. The only people guaranteed survival are the ones whose applications are accepted to The Inside Project, a series of weather-safe, city-sized structures around the world. Jacqueline Millender is a reclusive billionaire/women’s rights advocate, and thanks to a generous donation, she’s just become the director of the Inside being built on the bones of Manhattan. Her ideas are unorthodox, yet alluring—she’s built a whole brand around rethinking the very concept of empowerment. Shelby, a business major from a working-class family, is drawn to Jacqueline’s promises of power and impact. When she lands her dream job as Jacqueline’s personal assistant, she’s instantly swept up into the glamourous world of corporatized feminism. Also drawn into Jacqueline’s orbit is Olympia, who is finishing up medical school when Jacqueline recruits her to run the health department Inside. The more Olympia learns about the project, though, the more she realizes there’s something much larger at play. When Ava is accepted to live Inside and her girlfriend isn’t, she’s forced to go alone. But her heartbreak is quickly replaced with a feeling of belonging: Inside seems like it’s the safe space she’s been searching for… most of the time. Other times she can’t shake the feeling that something is deeply off. As she, Olympia, and Shelby start to notice the cracks in Jacqueline’s system, Jacqueline tightens her grip, becoming increasingly unhinged and dangerous in what she is willing to do—and who she is willing to sacrifice—to keep her dream alive. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
SANCTUARY: STRANDED ON THE PRISON PLANET BOOK THREE by Katie Neptune
A flying saucer stole me and my friends from earth and stranded us on a prison planet. And I’m falling in love with two different aliens. Olivia Greene learned from an early age to hide her smarts to please the people around her. You don’t get hurt if you don’t open your mouth. She learned so well, it became a hard habit to ditch. Only a few people have ever looked past her beauty to know the real Olivia, and that’s the way she likes it. Except now, she’s trapped on an alien prison planet, and it’s hard to use her wiles on nonhumans. For example, the blue-skinned, scaled alien male who is always writing, he thinks she’s probably full of strange germs. And the red one with the tusks? He tells her to her face she’s not his type. And Olivia finds that information . . . freeing. For once in her life, she can turn off fake Olivia and do what real Olivia wants. And what real Olivia wants most is to find her missing friends and get them all off this prison planet and back to Earth. But if those two aliens who think she’s odd want to help, well that’s fine with her. However, when shared intellectual passions lead to unhygienic kisses with the blue guy, and close proximity incites soft touches from the red one, Olivia can’t decide what to do. Both males arouse her ardor, and both males see her for her true self. But neither of them can return with her to Earth, and all of her energy should be focused on generating an escape plan, right? A smart girl would ignore temptation and guard her heart. And the rules of love say you can’t fall for two guys at once, so Olivia’s growing feelings can’t be real anyway. Or maybe there are no rules when you’re stranded on a prison planet. AmazonKU
BATTLES UNFOUGHT (THE LADY BANE BOOK ONE) by Rachel Ford
The Lady Bane is under new management. The military prototype turned privateer vessel is the new home and base of operations for Maggie, Kay, and the former crew of the Black Flag. They’d prefer to spend some time getting to know the new ship. But when a high priority mission comes in from the admiralty, they can’t refuse. The mission is straightforward: break into a secure facility owned and operated by a cabal of criminals, crack a state-of-the-art safe, and retrieve a data chip containing sensitive information. The stakes are high. It’s a very secure facility, and very sensitive information. Wars have been waged for less. The payout is huge – whatever they can lift from the safe, they can keep. If they survive long enough to get away with it, anyway. AmazonKU
MATED TO THE ALIEN ROGUE (FATED MATES OF THE ZAARN BOOK SIX) by Krista Luna
The blue alien who rescues me is too damned bossy and annoyingly handsome. But I’m stuck with him and his wicked tail. VIVIAN – I left Earth the proud captain of a ship destined to save humanity. I wake in a small examination room being poked and prodded by blue aliens who speak a strange language. Oh, hell no. Escape plans whirl through my head—no one’s going to keep me from saving the women of my crew. Then he bursts in, seven-feet of command and power topped with horns. Wrin’s the first person to speak English, but he looks just like all the other blue assholes who’ve been experimenting on me. When he throws me over his shoulder and runs into the alien jungle, the heat of his touch makes me wonder if I’m in more trouble than ever. WRIN – We finally find the Hyoo-mon captain, and she’s on the worst planet possible—Zaar. Returning to my home world is a death sentence, one I won’t subject any of my crew to. When I infiltrate the hidden lab to find her, my tail buzzes to life. Vivv is my fated mate. Tiny and fierce and lovely, she’s everything I’ve ever wanted. Anger burns in her eyes for what my people have done to her, but she can hate me later, when we’re safe. As danger closes in, her captivating presence tempts me ever closer. I’ll fight to my last breath for the future Vivv offers me. Fight to claim her. AmazonKU
TENTACLES AND OTHER STOCKING STUFFERS: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM TENTACLE ROMANCE by Delaney Rain
It’s a satellite! It’s a meteor! It’s a…small alien spaceship? The last thing bar manager Sam Litchfield expects to see when he gets home from work just weeks before Christmas is something crash landing in his backyard. And since he spent the drive there hearing on the radio about a meteor streaking through the sky, Sam is only prepared to tell the authorities about a space rock. What’s he supposed to do when it’s actually a three-foot-tall alien with tentacles for arms in a broken spaceship? Well, in the spirit of the season, Sam helps Bhanzier get out of the cold and start repairs on his ship. It isn’t long before the two of them discover that Bhanzier likes being in charge, Sam likes that too, and tiny tentacles can wiggle into lots of fun places. Sam starts to wish Bhanzier didn’t ever have to leave. But two FBI agents think they know something crashed in Sam’s backyard, and then Sam remembers that he signed up for the Holiday Homes Tour with judges who want to come inside, too. Sam’s determined to keep Bhanzier safe from prying eyes. But is getting him back into space and losing him forever really the only way? AmazonKU
PRISONER’S GAMBIT: MARK OF THE INFALA TWO by Kira Quinn
Being taken prisoner by ravenous green-skinned aliens was not cool, but when the Raxxian ship fell under attack, breaking apart and crashing on a planet in a galaxy far from home, Maureen realized that was only the beginning. There was one bright side though. She had made a friend. A thickly muscled, blue-skinned hunk of a friend at that. Stranded and alone, the pair’s attraction was obvious from the start, but much as they wanted to see where things might go between them, a new ordeal was soon thrust upon them. One that threatened to separate them just as things were getting interesting. It would be a struggle, but with their attraction growing by the minute it was a fight worth having. It would be hard, but if they managed to succeed, perhaps life as a survivor on an alien world wouldn’t be such a bad thing after all. Judging by the chemistry between the human woman and rugged alien male, it looked like it could be quite enjoyable indeed. AmazonKU
SECURITY ON THE PLEASURE PLANET: AN MM MPREG ALIEN ROMANCE by Kinkaid Knight
Viragor – CerbSec is the largest personal security corporation on the Pleasure Planet. Their agents are known for their loyalty, their ferocity, and their honor – rare and precious in a world where anything and everything has a price. They say, ‘the hounds of CerbSec cannot be swayed or bought, and if you kill one, you will never be able to hide from the rest.’ I’m about to test this belief because I’ve been hired to cut off the head of the beast and take out their mysterious leader known only as Hades. I’m not expecting this to be a problem, especially when I discover his greatest secret – that he is a mere human. What nothing could have prepared me for, however, is discovering that he is MINE. Lochos – I’ve spent my entire life on the Pleasure Planet, hidden and safe in the security of CerbSec’s headquarters, Elysium, with my twin daughters. Everything I do is to keep my girls safe and to ensure CerbSec remains on the right side of history, even if we are protecting some of the scummiest criminals this side of the ‘Verse. I’ve spent my entire life …(more blurb on the ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE ALIEN GLADIATOR by Galena Sullivan
A paramedic from Earth’s first colony, kidnapped by aliens and sold into slavery. A gladiator forced to share his bed. What could go wrong? He’s a trained killer: big, fierce, and intimidating. And he’s the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen, even if he is an alien. I’m trapped in a cell with him, and our owner wants me to get pregnant. Or else. She’s an ignorant, primitive little mammal. I must protect her from everything in this world, including myself. She’s triggered something in me, transforming me into the form of my ancestors: bigger, stronger, irritable, possessive. I’d sworn off females forever, but this one tempts me beyond my control. And I don’t know if I can stay alive and protect her, even if I achieve the full form of a legendary Ardent Warrior. AmazonKU
SANCTUARY (DELROI EMPIRE BOOK TWO) by Loribelle Hunt
Harmony Marks has spent months tracking down the surviving members of the Tel Group, a secret organization of psychics that operated in the shadows for generations, and probably still does. Tel isn’t her only headache, though. As head of family security, along with her twin sister Adalind, she’s investigating a series of very slick thefts. When a unit of Delroi warriors show up at her carefully laid trap also searching for thieves, she is certain it is all somehow connected. Arkyn Trace has been on planet a whole six hours when his cousin drags him into an investigation. As the former Trace spymaster, he has the necessary skills, and it’s interesting enough. Especially when he encounters Harmony Marks. He journeyed to Earth to search for his mate. Since he hadn’t found one in fifty years on Delroi, he figured Earth was his last hope. He’s stunned to meet her so quickly, though, and she’s everything he’d hoped for. Smart. A warrior. Beautiful. She’s also wary and independent. Arkyn will need all his charm—and his investigation skills—to convince her they’re perfect for each other.
CRASH-LANDED IN LOVE (HE’S OUT OF THIS WORLD BOOK ONE) by Piper Scott and Renee Fox
When college kid Jude Adler wishes for a new life on a shooting star, he never imagined it would come in the form of a shapeshifting alien who nearly crash-lands his spaceship on top of him, let alone one who chooses to disguise himself as a man inspired by Jude’s wildest fantasies. Al’s ship is damaged and unable to make the flight home, and when he earnestly asks Jude for a safe place to stay until help arrives, how can Jude say no? Keeping his hands to himself until then shouldn’t be difficult… but Jude is only human, and there’s only so long anyone can resist a roommate disguised as the hottest guy imaginable. A roommate whose insatiable curiosity is piqued by Jude’s human body…
And who shares Jude’s only bed. AmazonKU
THERE’S AN ELF IN MY COCKPIT by Robin O’Connor
Vi – I’m supposed to be in witness protection, but there’s no hiding from my criminal ex. He wants me dead and he’ll do anything to silence me. To escape his evil clutches, I hide on a shuttle. But when your family calls you the eternal screw-up, nothing goes as planned. The human pilot is sexy as sin but the last thing I need is for my heart to get tangled up in this mess. I’ve put him in danger and his teenaged cargo too. When we crash on an ice moon, I know I have to make the ultimate sacrifice to rescue them all. Oliver – The little elf that walked into my cockpit is my every fantasy come true. When I find out what she’s running from, all my protective instincts ignite. Nobody touches what is mine, and this tough-as-nails damsel quickly becomes exactly that. Mine. Mine to protect and mine to cherish. Together, we must fight her evil ex, rescue the teens on the ship, and traverse an ice moon to call for help. All while I fight the most important battle of all, to win her heart. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE ASANI (TAKEN BY THE ALIENS) by Elizabeth Dunlap
Lux has no interest in love, or romance. He just wants to get his arranged marriage over with so he can continue his promiscuous life exactly the way he likes it. Raza has known Lux since childhood, and when he hears his best friend is finally planning on taking a husband, he jumps at the opportunity to claim the man he’s loved for as long as he can remember. Lux had no intention of marrying for love, but when Raza is waiting for him at the end of that aisle, he can no longer deny the desires awakened by Raza’s touch. AmazonKU
HER ALIEN STUDENT: STRANDED ON EARTH BOOK THREE by Ivy Knox
A marriage of convenience to an alien dragon shifter was not part of Charlie’s plan, but it might the key to protecting her family. Zev Monroe, dragon shifter from planet Sufoi, found his mate, but he’s too afraid to talk to her, scared that she’ll see the useless loser that his handlers always told him he was. If she totally rejects him, he’ll have no reason to keep breathing. Charlotte “Charlie” Brooks is drowning in her own life. She’s a single mom, new in town, has a nearly empty bank account, and is constantly looking over her shoulder, wondering when her past will finally hunt her down. During a night of drunken debauchery, Zev and Charlie end up married, and though neither can remember saying, “I do,” they both want to remain in the marriage for different reasons. When Charlie is about to lose everything, including her little girl, Zev has the opportunity to be the man he’s always wanted to be. But it will take more than brawn and a fire-breathing alter ego to defeat this new nemesis. AmazonKU
CHARMED BY THE ALIEN SCOUT by Holly Hanzo
I signed up for a last-minute mission to Jupiter. What I didn’t plan on was getting stranded–or being rescued by a hot alien dragon man. The mission was supposed to be simple–go to deep space, investigate some strange readings around Jupiter, and head home to Earth just in time to celebrate Christmas. Of course life had to throw in a wrench and nearly kill me–twice–before sending some dragon straight out of a fairytale to save my ass. But I didn’t expect him to turn into a man. A very attractive, very dominant man. Edurr claims I’m his mate, and insists I go with him in search of shelter from an incoming winter storm. I’ve got no idea where I am, my friends probably think I’m dead, and I won’t survive this weather out here alone. So I suppose I can go with the pretty dragon man for now. And later? Well, we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. Because as much as I don’t mind shacking up with a hot alien man, I don’t know about letting him stake his permanent claim on me. Oh, and PSA: Jupiter’s solid, and it’s inhabited. By attractive, dragon-shifter aliens who want to keep us for their very own. AmazonKU
*************************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!***************************************
VS: This is one of my backlist books I reread fairly often. It’s my “inspired by Cinderella” winter holiday fantasy novella and I just personally love this couple. I need to write more for them!
WINTER SOLSTICE DREAM: A MAGIC OF CLADDARE NOVELLA by Veronica Scott
Torn from her home in the Dales as a child, Nadelma has made a place for herself as the head cook in the Witch Queen of Azrimar’s castle. She stays in the background of the busy court and uses her gentle magic gifts sparingly to help others. More or less content, she’s made peace with the hard facts of her life. Romance, marriage, a family – all beyond her dreams any longer.
Then Halvor, an ambitious Dales lord rides into the city, bringing his mercenaries to serve the king, with the promise of a rich reward, including a title and an estate. The only catch? He has to marry a highborn Azrimaran noblewoman to seal the treaty. Fate conspires to throw Nadelma and Halvor into each other’s company and the attraction is instant and deep but both resist the attraction. She knows she can never have him for herself. He must fulfill the treaty to secure a safe place for his people to live, since their holding in the Dales was destroyed by the black magic of the Shadow. Marriage to a noble damsel of the king’s choice is his fate.
Until he met Nadelma he thought his heart was frozen by the loss of all he cared for, back in the Dales. Now he knows better but his people must come first. The situation is hopeless…or is it? For the king declares the city will celebrate Winter Solstice and hold a ball, where wishes and dreams just might come true.
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WEREWOLF NOEL (BIG CITY LUCANS BOOK SIX) by Eve Langlais
His second chance at love needs a holiday miracle. Becoming a werewolf messed up Gunner’s plans for the future. He’d pictured getting married to his high school sweetheart, popping out a few kids, and growing old and chunky, loved by his family. In reality, he went to war, got bitten, became a werewolf, and ditched his past, including his fiancée because he’s convinced he can’t have a normal life. Or so he thinks. Seeing his Lycan brothers finding their happily ever after has given him hope. Maybe if he’s willing to try, he can have a second chance. Nope. Kylie isn’t interested. As far as she’s concerned, he messed up big time and she’s moved on. Luckily for Gunner, fate intervenes, and when danger threatens, Kylie has only one person to turn to. One man she can trust. Can this lone wolf save Christmas?
THE CROW QUEEN (EAGLES AND CROWS BOOK TWO) by Melanie Karsak
Britain, AD 38, When destiny crowns Cartimandua queen of the Brigantes, she inherits not just the rule of her ancient tribe but an imminent war. Seeking to take advantage of the upheaval amongst the Brigantes, the Parisii tribe strikes. Cartimandua’s enemies soon discover the new Brigantes queen wears a crown of thorns and talons. Carti has no time to waste on petty squabbles. The Cailleach whispers of a looming threat from the south. Wielding ruthless strategy and strength, Cartimandua acts quickly to secure her hold on the north before an even worse darkness descends. But even amongst the shadows, there’s a ray of light. Her new alliance with the Votadini tribe finds her engaged to the enigmatic Prince Cormag. Their bond offers a glimmer of hope for a bright future. Yet, as they carve out a life together, Carti cannot escape the echo of an old love. To navigate the darkness looming on the horizon, Cartimandua must hold onto her throne and her heart with an iron grip. Can she protect her tribe and family from the rising storm? AmazonKU
MASTERS OF HEX (A SUPERNATURAL SPEAKEASY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 13) by Lily Harper Hart
Life in the French Quarter is about to calm down for the off-season, so of course things in Ofelia Archer’s life are about to heat up. With Halloween right around the corner, all Ofelia wants to worry about is what couple’s costume she and her boyfriend Zach Sully are going to wear to the big reunion party being hosted for her former high school. Then the unthinkable happens and she senses Sully is in danger when he’s out on a case. Ofelia swoops in, the mightiest witch in the French Quarter, and finds herself saving the love of her life shoulder-to-shoulder with his father. Zeke Sully is all charm and secrets. He wants to win Ofelia over, but there are shadows chasing him…and dropping bodies all over the Quarter. Sully doesn’t want anything to do with whatever his father is involved in. Ofelia doesn’t feel she can abandon her future father-in-law. That leads to some strife. Some business deals can’t be undone, and Ofelia is about to get a glimpse of the seedy business underbelly in New Orleans. The question is, can she fix what’s been broken, or is it already too late? AmazonKU
HER VIKING DRAGON KING (VIKING ANCESTORS: AGE OF EMBERS BOOK ONE) by Sky Purington
Sparks fly when a modern-day woman ignites a passionate war between Viking dragon kings. Plagued by dreams of dying embers and a fiery crown, Keira is drawn to a chalet in Winter Harbor, Maine, where daunting secrets come to light. Hidden truths that change everything. An unavoidable fate that thrusts her back in time over a thousand years to a turbulent age of battling tribes and ruthless warriors. Ruled by the gods of old, Viking dragon king Ulrik Sigdir knows the only way to avoid war is to ensure his longtime barbarian rival receives his prize. A woman from the future who’s destined to bring peace by sacrificing herself in marriage. That in mind, his heart is hardened long before he crosses paths with her. Hardened until they are connected via an ancient tree, and his mission becomes the greatest struggle of his life. Caught in the onset of the Age of Embers, Ulrik and Keira fight a sinful attraction to one another that will only mean their end. A forbidden love with an explosive outcome…the extinction of dragonkind in ancient Scandinavia. Is there a way around what fate intends, or is their love doomed to destroy all in its path? Find out in Purington’s action-packed final Viking Ancestors series.
CHRISTMAS ANGEL (ANGELS IN THE AFTERLIFE) by P G Forte
Being fully transparent is good for a relationship, right? Well, maybe not when it’s literal. Christmas Angel is a second-chance, holiday romance with a celestial twist. Probationary angel Jake Henderson has been sent back to earth to mend fences with his ex. Or has he? Certainly Tony doesn’t seem to think that’s the case. Tony DiCecco might have ninety-nine problems—and then some—between dealing with his meddlesome family AND running the family business (a Christmas tree farm in rural Texas) but he’s pretty sure that playing catch-up with his ex-husband isn’t supposed to be one of them. And what would even be the point? It’s a hard to imagine what kind of future the two of them could have when only one of them is still alive.
COCKTAILS AND CHLOROFORM (A RIP THROUGH TIME) by Kelley Armstong
For modern-day detective Mallory Atkinson, being trapped in the body of a Victorian housemaid means overcoming endless obstacles. Her current challenge is winning over the suspicious young parlormaid, Alice. Mallory’s plan starts with teaching the girl to make Molotov cocktails, which is a perfectly valid science experiment and not at all a desperate ploy to gain Alice’s attention. Before the lesson can begin, though, Alice receives a letter that has her slipping off in the night. Concerned for her safety—and naturally curious—Mallory follows. Mallory finds Alice at what seems like a simple dance hall, watching young men and women flirting and whirling in pretty dresses and dapper suit-coats. But nothing here is what is seems, and what starts as a simple surveillance exercise turns into a full-scale spy mission with Mallory’s boss, Dr. Duncan Gray, at her side. Before the evening is done, those Molotov cocktails are probably going to come in handy. Note this is not a full-length novel. It’s a novella set after The Poisoner’s Ring.
MASTERING THE MINOTAUR (MONSTROUS DEALS BOOK FOUR) by Ami Wright
Could you master the minotaur billionaire? I’m not a dominatrix. I’m just a single mom struggling to pay the bills and raise my two kids. But when my sister, Kalli signs up as an escort for a demon and ends up with a billionaire demon boyfriend, I can’t help wondering if I should re-think my work situation. I’m not looking for a boyfriend, but if the huge, handsome, rich minotaur wants to pay to get on his knees for me, I’d have to be stupid to turn that down, right? Jarradek is a politician with a problem: he’s bored of girls who want to fawn over him. He’s looking for something more! Controlling him is such a rush. Every time this powerful monster submits to me, it gives me back something I never even knew I was missing. He can’t be caught seeing an escort weeks out from the election, but he can’t stay away. What happens when people find out the guy who wants to be in charge of the city just wants me to tell him what to do? AmazonKU
BEASTLY AND BOOKISH: HORNED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Catrina Bell
This beauty didn’t ask for a beastly bookworm for Christmas, but maybe she should have . . .All Noelle wants is to save the Winter Bliss library. She has a plan, too—a New Year’s Eve fundraiser during the annual fire-magic festival. The last thing she needs is a distracting romance with the sexy, binge-reading demon she hasn’t seen in over a decade. Too bad fate (and Mount Winter Bliss) has other plans. Rom only returned to his small hometown to open Perkatory, his family’s newest coffee shop. Seeing Noelle again is a welcome surprise, but there’s no way the beautiful librarian could ever fall for a scarred-up monster like him, right? When an avalanche leaves Noelle and Rom snowed in together, the forced proximity might be their second chance at first love. But will their happily ever after come at the expense of saving Noelle’s beloved library? Beastly & Bookish is a cozy, contemporary, holiday romance featuring a roller skating librarian and book-loving demon’s emotional journey from friends to lovers. AmazonKU
HOLLY’S UNJOLLY CHRISTMAS: HORNED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Lark Green
Just because she’s snowed in with a monster doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy herself a little…or a lot…Holly loves people. But that doesn’t mean she wants to be around any over the holidays. So, booking an isolated cabin on top of idyllic Mount Winter Bliss is exactly the escape from reality she needs. It’s just her crappy luck that the rental comes with a grumpy, sexy demon groundskeeper—and that an avalanche strands them there. Together…Azgoran wants nothing to do with people. And since renters who are willing to traipse across dangerous terrain are in short supply, avoiding humans isn’t usually a problem. Until she shows up. Holly is far too tiny, talkative, and…adorable for him. But for some reason, knowing all that doesn’t make it any easier to keep his mind—and hands—off her…The only thing these opposites have in common is forced proximity and a big attraction. Is that enough to get them to happily ever after? Or are they destined for the most unjolly Christmas ever? AmazonKU
HOLIDAYS ABLAZE: HORNED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Lucy Limon
When an arrogant demon with a taste for the finer things meets a salty chef with an attraction to fire, sparks fly. Sofia, a talented chef whose culinary dreams have flamed out, is spending her holiday hiding away atop Mount Winter Bliss until she’s disrupted by the arrival of Samite, a maddeningly pretentious demon. Sofia is no stranger to facing down big egos in the kitchen. With plenty of salt and steely resolve, she sets the ground rules and strikes her first bargain with a demon. Samite finds himself stranded atop Mount Winter Bliss at the mercy of an infuriatingly unhelpful human. His ambitions may have been dashed, but there’s still hope of saving his fortune if he can get to it. He is hell-bent on getting off of this mountain, and Sofia would gladly whip him up a swift exit except for one major obstacle. An avalanche has buried the only road down the mountain, trapping them together. As they navigate the close quarters of her tiny one-bedroom cabin, more bargains are struck, and the heat continues to rise. AmazonKU
ALL THE HIDDEN PATHS (THE TITHENAI CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Foz Meadows
With the plot against them foiled and the city of Qi-Katai in safe hands, newlywed and tentative lovers Velasin and Caethari have just begun to test the waters of their relationship. But the wider political ramifications of their marriage are still playing out across two nations, and all too soon, they’re summoned north to Tithena’s capital city, Qi-Xihan, to present themselves to its monarch. With Caethari newly invested as his grandmother’s heir and Velasin’s old ghosts gnawing at his heels, what little peace they’ve managed to find is swiftly put to the test. Cae’s recent losses have left him racked with grief and guilt, while Vel struggles with the disconnect between instincts that have kept him safe in secrecy and what an open life requires of him now. Pursued by unknown assailants and with Qi-Xihan’s court factions jockeying for power, Vel and Cae must use all the skills at their disposal to not only survive, but thrive. Because there’s more than one way to end an alliance, and more than one person who wants to see them fail…and they will resort to murder if needed.
NEVER AFTER: THE MISSING SWORD (THE CHRONICLES OF NEVER AFTER BOOK FOUR) by Melissa de la Cruz
To save her mother from Olga’s evil clutches, Filomena and her friends will set off for new lands and new adventures. Without a moment to lose, Filomena must travel to the legendary land of Camelot to find the sword of Excalibur – the only thing that can save Fil’s mother from Olga’s mysterious illness that has poisoned her body. But Camelot is not all that it seems. Fil and the crew quickly realize that there is another fairy tale that has taken hold in the land of Arthurian Legend. . . that of the Wizard of Oz! With the help (and hindrance) of the Wicked Witches of the East and West, lions and tigers and bears will surely be the least of Fil and the gang’s troubles. As the League of Seven follows the yellow brick road to retrieve the sword and complete their most important quest yet, they find nothing will thwart the ogres and their mission to destroy Never After. In a land where nothing is truly as it seems, will Fil and the League of the Seven survive the witch’s tests? Or will Olga’s perilous plans rip Fil’s mother away from her forever? Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE DRAGONS OF DEEPWOOD FEN by Bradley P Beaulieu
Lorelei Aurelius is the smartest inquisitor in the mountain city of Ancris. When a mysterious tip leads her to a clandestine meeting between the Church and the hated Red Knives, she uncovers a plot that threatens not only her home but the empire itself. The trail leads her to Rylan Holbrooke, a notorious thief posing as a dragon singer. Rylan came to Ancris to solve the very same mystery she stumbled onto. Knowing his incarceration could lead to the Red Knives’ achieving their goals, Lorelei makes a fateful decision: she frees him. Now branded as traitors, the two flee the city on dragonback. In the massive forest known as the Holt, they discover something terrible. The Red Knives are planning to awaken a powerful demigod in the holiest shrine in Ancris, and for some reason the Church is willing to allow it. It forces their return to Ancris, where the unlikely allies must rally the very people who’ve vowed to capture them before it’s too late. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE FAKE MATE by Lana Ferguson
Mackenzie Carter has had some very bad dates lately. Model train experts, mansplainers, guys weirdly obsessed with her tail—she hasn’t had a successful date in months. Only a year out of residency, her grandmother’s obsession with Mackenzie finding the perfect mate to settle down with threatens to drive Mackenzie barking mad. Out of options, it feels like a small thing to tell her grandmother that she’s met someone. That is, until she blurts out the name of the first man she sees and the last man she would ever date: Noah Taylor, the big bad wolf of Denver General. Noah Taylor, interventional cardiologist and all around grump, has spent his entire life hiding what he is. With outdated stigmas surrounding unmated alphas that have people wondering if they still howl at the moon, Noah has been careful to keep his designation under wraps. It’s worked for years, until an anonymous tip has everything coming to light. Noah is left with two options: come clean to the board and risk his career—or find himself a mate. The chatty, overly friendly ER doctor asking him to be her fake boyfriend on the same day he’s called to meet the board has to be kismet, right? Mackenzie will keep her grandmother off her back, and Noah will get a chance to prove he can continue to work without a real mate—a mutually beneficial business transaction, they both rationalize. But when the fake-mate act turns into a very real friends-with-benefits arrangement, lines start to blur, and they quickly realize love is a whole different kind of animal.
A RIVER OF GOLDEN BONES: BOOK ONE OF THE GOLDEN COURT by A K Mulford
A sleeping curse. A fallen court. A secret twin. Twins Calla and Briar have spent their entire lives hiding from the powerful sorceress who destroyed their kingdom…and from the humans who don’t know they are Wolves. Each twin has their own purpose in life: Briar’s is to marry the prince of an ally pack and save the Golden Court. Calla’s purpose is to remain a secret, her twin’s shadow . . . the backup plan. No one knows who Calla truly is except for her childhood friend—and sister’s betrothed—the distractingly handsome Prince Grae. But when Calla and Briar journey out of hiding for Briar’s wedding, all of their well-made plans go awry. The evil sorceress is back with another sleeping curse for the last heir to the Golden Court. Calla must step out of the shadows to save their sister, their kingdom, and their own legacy. Continuing to hide as a human and denying who she truly is, Calla embarks on a quest across the realm, discovering a whole world she never knew existed. Outside the confines of rigid Wolf society, Calla begins to wonder: who could she be if she dared to try? Full of adventure, love, gender exploration, and self-discovery, A River of Golden Bones follows Calla’s journey through treacherous Wolf kingdoms, monster-filled realms, and the depths of their own heart in this thrilling romantic fantasy.
THE RUINED (THE BEAUTIFUL QUARTET BOOK FOUR) by Renee Ahdieh
The Sylvan Vale and the Sylvan Wyld are at war. Now that the unsteady truce between them has been broken, lines must be drawn. In an effort to protect the weakened Winter Court, Bastien rallies powerful allies and friends in New Orleans to come to their aid. Meanwhile, under protection alongside her injured mother in the Summer Court, Celine is uncertain of whom to trust. She cannot get word to Bastien, and does not understand why he has not returned. When she realizes war between the fey courts is imminent, she journeys with Ali in an effort to find the time traveling mirror and change their fate.
But when Celine’s rivals realize Bastien has rallied his allies in the mortal world, they decide to take the fight to him.
THORNWOOD ACADEMY 4: LIVE TO TELL by LJ Swallow
A stolen tiara. A missing girl. A coven whose secrets protect a killer Have I uncovered something more sinister than a crime of passion? Following the disastrous school dance, a powerful coven snatched the tiara, and I’m convinced they’re shielding one of their own from its spell-cloaked evidence. A girl could be dead, and I’m determined to catch the killer. Dorian refuses to help, claiming there’s no relevance to his investigations. Fortunately, I have my three guys to assist in solving the crime. Although these romantic entanglements are becoming more complex and take me in whole new directions. Since the fateful night at the warehouse, Grayson’s blood has woven into mine, casting a complicated web over our relationship. And as much as I try, staying away from him proves futile. And then there’s Rowan. He’s a storm [SNIP] …I’m Violet Blackwood, half-vampire, half-witch, but now with a fondness for four people who’ve taught me that I’m not dead inside. Just a little dark around the edges. FULL BLURB ON EBOOK SELLER’S PAGE. AmazonKU
FANGS, FROST AND FOLIOS: AN ELEMENTAL MYSTERY NOVELLA (ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES WORLD/BOOK 13) by Elizabeth Hunter
Holidays can be a monster. Giovanni and Beatrice left vampire conspiracies and supernatural adventures for a peaceful family life. But peace only lasts so long for a vampire assassin and an undying scribe. The death of an old friend leaves Giovanni with a rare opportunity. He knows that Lady Penelope’s library hides more than one rare book, but can he break into her family’s ancestral home without raising the alarm? Giovanni and Beatrice are looking for literary treasure. Other lurking immortals might be searching for a different and more dangerous haul. Back in Los Angeles, Ben and Tenzin were put in charge of protecting the family. But can two powerful vampires survive the mercurial mood swings of a preteen girl? Ben and Tenzin could be facing the end… of their sanity. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
YORK: YULE LADS BOOK ONE by Macy Blake
York Lad is stunned when his magic unexpectedly returns, but he’s ready to bring a little mischief to the small town of Mistletoe Falls. Along with his cousins, the other Yule Lads, York has spent the last year planning pranks to add their version of holiday cheer to the season. Gabriel Baum needs to succeed at Mistletoe Falls annual craft fair. He doesn’t expect for the town’s quirky residents to embrace him with open arms, especially York, the town’s mechanic. When his beloved vehicle breaks down, Gabriel is stranded unless York can save him from certain doom. York may not have been expecting to lose his heart over the holidays, but with his magic sparkling in the air and the man of his dreams at his side, he has a few new reasons to love the season…if his Yule Lad magic doesn’t get up to snow good. AmazonKU
DRAGON FROST by Donna Grant
The holiday season is Rhi’s favorite time of year, which means Con loves it, too. Except they’re on Zora, where there are no traditions—and beginning one could be hazardous. Finding the lost dragons should’ve given everyone peace. Instead, they’re facing powerful enemies at every turn. Despite the danger, the King of Dragon Kings knows his mate longs to have their space dripping with holiday decorations and gifts piled under the tree, and he’s going to do his best to give it to her and make sure they have time to celebrate the season and their love. And perhaps a surprise or two.
fBETWEEN REALMS (FAE HEARTED BOOK ONE): A FANTASY WHY CHOOSE ROMANCE by Yve Vale
A human servant with a secret. A tempting deal with an Elven prince. Three elves willing to break all the rules for her…As an indentured servant summoned to the Elven court, I fear my rule-breaking ways have been discovered. When I arrive at the castle, the powerful and handsome Elven prince makes me a deal for my freedom. Let him explore my human body… in any way he desires. But our coupling is forbidden. Prince Eldrin’s two tempting advisors warn me that the Elven King would rather see me in the ground than in his son’s bed. So now, thanks to the prince’s keen attention, I’m a prime target for those who want humans to disappear from the realm. I need to escape my growing affections for these three males before my heart is broken, or I meet my end. Do I dare leave my Elven keepers behind to brave the mortal realm alone? AmazonKU
ANCIENT NIGHTCAP AND THAT’S A WRAP (CAULDRON COFFEE SHOP BOOK 12) by Laura Greenwood
The conclusion to the Cauldron Coffee Shop series is nearly here with Willow and Azíl’s final adventure in Ancient Nightcap And That’s A Wrap! Ancient Nightcap And That’s A Wrap is book twelve of the Cauldron Coffee Shop Series, a cozy urban fantasy featuring a coffee shop-owning witch, an ancient warlock cursed to live in a teapot, and a cheeky cat. It includes an m/f romantic subplot. If you love cozy urban fantasy, coffee shop settings, low-stakes adventures, cat familiars, and a warm and fuzzy feeling vibe, start the Cauldron Coffee Shops series with Pumpkin Spice And All Things Nice.
FATED AND CLAIMED 2: M/M ALPHA/BETA/OMEGA ROMANCE (BLUE CRESCENT BOOKS ANTHOLOGIES) by Various
What happens when a heat is insatiable and only your alpha can fix it? Find out in Fated and Claimed 2, where alphas will stop at nothing to win their omega’s heart and everything hangs in the balance of their passion and love…In this limited edition collection, you will find gay alpha/beta/omega romance available for a limited time. From M/M authors who have come together to deliver stories that will leave you breathless. Featuring shifters and non-shifters, fated mates, mpreg, life bonds, and more. Amazon
HUNTER’S EVE (BAT MCCALL BOOK FOUR) by Laken Cane
Despite the end of the Society, its toxic legacy lingers. Acacia’s humans are spreading the deadly infection to each other, and the turned hunters continue to attack and turn born hunters. They are now the enemy of the humans they were born to protect, and instead support the supernaturals–which creates an unnatural imbalance that will eventually bring exactly what the Society wanted. A world ruled by supernaturals. Along with that chaos, Bat faces a private crisis as Red gives her a job she can’t resist: finding a girl who has disappeared–a very young, very rare shifter. Bat becomes more immersed in the mystery of the girl’s disappearance as each turned stone reveals another shadowy secret and horrifying betrayal. As Bat battles the turmoil within and around her, looming fears escalate: the transformation of her father, the unrelenting worry for Colin Church, and the fear that Gray will never regain control of his rampant death magic. With Acacia on the brink of destruction and her family in danger, Bat is drawn to the two men she should despise–Mateo Raith and Alex Peche. She finds herself depending on them to help her through the rising darkness…before she is hopelessly lost inside it with no light to lead the way out. AmazonKU
THE KNIGHT’S OATH (NIGHTS IN CAMELOT BOOK TWO) by Lexi Ostrow
Gwen foiled Morgana’s attempts to destroy Camelot, but the sorceress hasn’t been beaten. Gwen has embraced the wild card life threw at her and stayed in Camelot after foiling Morgana’s partnership with the dragons. With every passing day, she finds herself falling hard for the three most important men in Camelot. Merlin, Lancelot, and Arthur each represent something she’s longed for, and Gwen isn’t ready to leave Camelot until she knows her heart. Her secret trysts threaten to destroy the bond the three men share.A neighboring kingdom’s request changes everything. Training with Merlin to hone her magic couldn’t be the only answer. Magic training alone wouldn’t turn Gwen into the hero she needed to be. Battle training with Lancelot would. Morgana isn’t done threatening the kingdom. Nor is she only targeting Camelot. Gwen isn’t ready to fight the woman, but she does feel confident enough to join Lancelot on a quest – away from Merlin and Arthur. Gwen isn’t ready to choose. She is ready for the journey of strength. Gwen must choose between magic or might to save Camelot again.
Amazon Apple Books NOTE: Book one of the series is on Kobo so perhaps this one will get there too.
GAMES OF DEATH AND DESIRE (RITES OF POSSESSION BOOK TWO) by Eva Chase
To prove I’m not a monster, I have to play a monstrous game. The men I’m falling for have discovered my horrific secret. Only the intervention of a god has saved me and my forbidden magic from the gallows… for now. We’ve barely scraped the surface of the brutal conspiracy lurking at the royal college, and the threat looms ever larger. To get to the root of the evil and destroy it, we’ll have to infiltrate it at its source. And I’m the only viable new recruit. So I’ll play a dangerous game, courting the favor of cold-blooded murderers while dallying with noblemen who don’t know whether to revile or desire me. But the deeper I’m drawn into the darkness, the more I wonder if there’s any way for me to truly win. AmazonKU
STOCKING STUFFER by Lorelai M Hart and Coldie Dunbar
When my heater goes out, it’s the last straw. With my car already in the shop, my hours getting cut, and Christmas around the corner, I officially give up. It’s time to ask my parents if I can move home. It isn’t the failing at adulting that gets me down, it’s returning to pack life. I left it for a reason; my mate wasn’t there. Heading back with my tail between my legs will pretty much guarantee I’ll spend my life alone. But just as I’m about to call my folks, I see an ad for someone to play Santa Claus, one that specifically asks for all builds and ages. Sure, I’m only thirty, and sure, I have a solid six-pack, but good on them for realizing that make-up and pillows can do wonders during cosplay. Only, when I arrive at the interview, I quickly discover that they aren’t looking for a mall Kris Kringle. No. That would be too easy. They’re looking for exotic Santas… yeah, that kind. I’m about to leave, until I discover how much they want to pay me. Maybe, just maybe, I can be a naughty St. Nicholas for a bit. Stocking Stuffer is a sweet with knotty heat MM Mpreg Christmas romance AmazonKU
TWISTING THE MAGICAL FIRES (MIDLIFE WITCHERY BOOK 15) by Brenda Trim
And just like that, something other than a wave of hot flashes turning up the heat on this kickass coven…When they’re tasked with safeguarding the ashes of a goddess who slipped through their grasp once before, the Backside of Forty comes prepared for almost any surprise. Except, of course, for the one that they’re dealt. As Artemis tosses the coven a flicker of flames from the forge of Hephaestus, it quickly becomes clear that this mission won’t have the warm and fuzzy solution they’ve been hoping for. But chaos is nothing new for this crew of magical midlifers, and they aren’t about to sweat a single misfortune. Battling a bombardment of mythical creatures, legendary beings, and a parade of peculiar entities definitely adds to the challenge, but it’s the final leg of their current journey that gives each of them reason to pause. Protecting several ultra-powerful objects that could send even the most nefarious dark witches running for their spell books will be anything but easy. Doing it on the brink of a supernatural disaster could be impossible. With time running out, the coven must band together to summon every ounce of their collective wisdom – and most of their collective sarcasm – to save the day. Only one question remains: are the girls getting too old for these globe-saving adventures? Grab your reading glasses and hold on for one more fascinating, fiery feat. AmazonKU
PISCES BLESSED by Remy Cavilich
Okay, so life’s not always been chocolates and roses. But I never let that stop me before. I’ve never had a family, never had a life outside the walls of the government-run homes and orphanages that housed me until I was sixteen. But the strange, unexplained things that happen wherever I go cost me every home I’ve ever known. So now I spend my days cleaning the unidentified substances off the floors of the club where I live, and my nights? Well, my nights are spent with one hand on the almighty dollar, and the other on a pole. When a bachelor party rolls in on a Friday night, it’s just one more wad of bills in my pocket, so I volunteer to take them. But one man in their group turns out to be something more than he appeared, and a lap dance on a dare becomes the catalyst for a life I had no idea was mine. Magic. Prophecies. Destiny. The end of the world. And all I have to go on is my new friend’s word, and the helping hand of a second man who swears loving me is a matter of fate. I’m Calypso Chance, a Zodiac reincarnated, and this is my story. AmazonKU
WED TO JACK FROST by Layla Fae
I made a drunken bet. The Yule was nigh, and Yule’s the time when Frost men drink mulled wine and dare each other to stupid stunts. My brother bet I’d be too scared to send a blood sample to the Temple, so of course, I proved him wrong. And before I sobered up enough to withdraw my application…Ping! I got matched. So now I have to go up there and explain to the hapless woman who’s apparently my perfect mate that I’m in no hurry to get married. I’m only 54, goddammit! Who even marries so young?
Me, as it turns out. I do. Because the bride that fell in my lap like the most perfect Yule present won’t let me leave. She’s a harridan and one hell of a bossy shrew who pummels me with cute, lust-provoking insults, and I…I think I’m in love. AmazonKU
STEFAN: DESTINED PARANORMALS BOOK FOUR by Taylor Rylan
What happens when the confirmed bachelor literally falls head over heels for his beloved? Stefan Santos was finally content with his life in the beloved gem coven. He loved being able to tend bar and meet all kinds of new and fascinating people. Despite the fact that all of his fellow coven members were happily mated and starting families, Stefan had no desire to follow suit. He was quite happy bringing home a stranger when certain needs arose. Kyle Baker was excited to be chosen to leave the fae realm and find his very own mate. Although, when he realizes that he’s been sent to a vampire coven, his worry about his safety isn’t unfounded given what they’re taught with regards to fae, vampires, and the intense draw for their blood. That is until he happens to meet a sweet fae named Montgomery, who is more than happy to welcome another of his kind into the coven with glee. Will Kyle’s mate feel the same? When Stefan first scents Kyle and literally falls over the little fae, he realizes his bachelor days have come to an end. Can he convince Kyle that he’s not upset about that? Can Kyle accept Stefan and a new life among the vampires that sometimes spend months floating up and down a river? AmazonKU
ORC’S CRAVING (MONSTER MATE HUNT BOOK ONE) by Ava Ross
On the night of the Monster Mate Hunt, I’ll be claimed as an orc’s bride. Rhoslyn – When my sister is chosen for the Monster Mate Hunt—an annual event where two women must sacrifice themselves to the orcs for the good of us all—I volunteer in her place. The orcs hunt me as I bolt through the forest. I’m captured by the gruff, growly Commander Jaus, who expects me to cook and clean, plus sleep in his quarters with him at night, despite insisting he doesn’t want a mate. Then something changes, and his dark, brooding gaze turns my way . . . Jaus – Rhoslyn’s beautiful, spitting mad, and determined never to be my bride. I take her to my home in the orc city, and in no time, I long for what I don’t deserve—a mate and a life full of joy. When the city’s attacked, and her life is in danger, I’ll destroy everything just to protect her. I’m going to defeat our enemy, and then I’m going to make Rhoslyn mine. AmazonKU
MISTLETOE FOR MY MINOTAUR (FAIRHAVEN FALLS) by Honey Phillips
The day before Ginger’s family left Fairhaven Falls in disgrace, she made the mistake of kissing her older brother’s best friend. It was the best – and most embarrassing – moment of her life, but she never thought she’d see the big minotaur again. Now she desperately needs his help, but she has secrets she can’t put on those brawny shoulders. Mayor Howard “Houston” Ironmane is used to solving problems – for everyone else. But when the deliciously sweet – and completely off-limits – woman he’s never forgotten comes to him with an outrageous proposition, he knows it’s finally time for his own chance at happiness. All he has to do is uncover her secrets, convince her that their fake relationship could be perfectly real, and save the town’s Christmas festival! It’s going to take more than kisses under the mistletoe and a little holiday magic to unravel this naughty knot! Welcome to Fairhaven Falls – where the holiday lights twinkle, love sparkles, and monsters know exactly how to unwrap your… heart! AmazonKU
FAIRY TALES, FRUITCAKE AND MURDER (SILVER CIRCLE CAT RESCUE MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Leanne Leeds
It’s Christmas in Tablerock, Texas! The cat-rescuing mother-daughter duo of Ellie and Evie Rockwell just want to find some cats their forever homes for the holidays. Instead, they find themselves solving a real-life Christmas mystery straight out of a storybook.
When the town’s beloved librarian, Alice Grey, is found bludgeoned to death by a fruitcake at the start of the Christmas season, it shatters the community’s tranquility. What’s more, it leaves the librarian’s lone cat, Ginger, alone and bewildered at the Silver Circle Cat Rescue for the holidays. But once the marmalade-colored cat pleads for their help solving its owner’s strange Christmas murder, they are quickly tangled up in a mystery as twisted as any fairy tale. As they navigate a plot as twisted as any Dickens’ story Alice Grey eagerly quoted, mother-daughter cat rescuers Ellie and Evie Rockwell discover the demure librarian had managed to accumulate an enemies list as towering as the shelves of books she so lovingly maintained. Will Ellie and Evie solve the murder before the final page is turned? AmazonKU
A SUCKER FOR CHRISTMAS: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM TENTACLE ROMANCE by JP Sayle
Fitch found his soulmate, Shaun, when they were both four years old, but they were separated by two things, a couple of oceans and their age. Not to mention the secret Fitch has been keeping. The fact you can turn into an octopus at will isn’t the kind of thing to be sprung on anyone, especially a soul mate. Every winter, Shaun heads down under to spend Christmas with his family. For the last twenty years, he’s spent his favorite holiday surfing and lazing around on golden beaches with his best friend, Fitch. Shaun wants more than friendship, however, but has no clue how to get the man of his dreams to see him as more than a friend. Enter Mandy, Shaun’s sister, and Christmas is all set to become an adventure with hilarious consequences. Fitch and Shaun are about to find out how to deal with the discovery that true love comes with suckers. AmazonKU
CLAIM: PUSS IN BOOTS RETOLD by Demelza Carlton
A cursed knight. An enchanted cat. A castle to claim. Once upon a time…Caterina’s life is complicated enough. When her father dies, she finds herself as the castellan of Burg Rumpelstiltskin. Between managing the Burg’s extensive lands and trying to stop the castle from falling down, it’s a constant struggle to keep her father’s death a secret from the King and Queen. Until the Queen appoints a new baron to take over the castle…who arrives complete with his new wife and a peculiar talking cat. Kempenich sacrificed himself for his family. He never expected to wake up centuries later, let alone in the body of a cat. But his family’s castle is crumbling, with no sign of the legendary wealth he left them. His only hope to restore his family’s fortunes is to seduce the castellan’s daughter, in order to uncover the castle’s secrets. But can a lady with secrets and a knight turned cat save the castle and find their happily ever after?
THE ROUGAROU RIGAMAROLE ( CHARLIE RHODES COZY MYSTERY BOOK 14) by Amanda M Lee
Charlie Rhodes joined the Legacy Foundation because she was looking for information on who she was. More important, she wanted to know why she could do the things she could do. What she found out changed the course of her life. Now the big fight is almost upon her. She’s supposed to be in New Orleans practicing her new abilities so she can be ready for that fight, but a local legend might derail everything. Every state has its own version of the Bigfoot legend. In New Orleans, the beast is called the Rougarou and usually only appears following a great tragedy. The murder of some innocent teenagers in the French Quarter is just such a tragedy…but the killing isn’t over. No, not by a long shot. Even though she knows she’s supposed to be focusing on the enemy that’s coming for her, Charlie can’t stop herself from digging into the case of the Rougarou…and what she finds might just send her over the edge. New Orleans is the type of city that holds a million secrets. Charlie is about to discover a big one. With the help of her motley crew of characters—including a visiting mage who is determined to help and a fledgling crossroads demon who is determined to be a hindrance—Charlie has a battle in front of her. It will be good practice for the big one, which is right around the corner. She just has to survive long enough to fight both enemies. It won’t be as easy as anybody wants it to be. AmazonKU AB
DEMON’S HOLIDAY (DEMONS OF PARIS) by Lori-Anne Cohen
The holidays are here, and Declan has decided Anya could use a little Christmas cheer since finding out the truth about her past. He decides to take her home to Ireland and shower her with the Christmas cheer she missed growing up. But will Ireland itself be enough to bring his beloved peace, or will she need some extra Christmas magic to make the holiday bright? AmazonKU
FATED MATES AND HOW TO WOO THEM by AJ Sherwood
Chase is crazy busy behind the scenes at the fraternity get together, so when an alumni comes in, he just notes a hot man in his vicinity and goes right back to work.When Ronan gets hurt, and Chase feeds him, Chase’s reaction opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Ones that Ronan wants to explore. Is Chase compatible with vampires? Or could he possibly be something more? AmazonKU
BEARHEART DESTINY (BEAR CREEK GUARDIANS BOOK FIVE) by Harmony Raines
FIRST BITTEN: A BITTEN NOVELLA by Lizzy Gayle
GRAVE MEMORIES (BRANNON HOUSE BOOK FIVE) by Stacy ClaflinThe Brannon House stands as a deceptive facade, its past horrors refusing to dissipate into the shadows. Ember Brannon is inexplicably drawn to an old gravestone bearing her own name, its forgotten presence casting an unsettling pall over her family’s ancestral home. As she becomes fixated on the stone and the long-forgotten life it represents, Ember’s reality begins to unravel. Vivid dreams transport her to a time shrouded in mystery, the tragic demise of her namesake becomes an obsession she won’t release. Obsessions have their price. Ember awakens with muddy feet, evidence of nocturnal wanderings she can’t remember. The discovery of a hidden diary, chronicling the life of the other Ember, triggers a relentless spiral into fascination and compulsion. Her loved ones try to stop her, but she pushes everyone away. Within the opulent halls of the Brannon House, Ember hurtles toward an impending breaking point. Is she fated to echo the tragedies that haunt her lineage, becoming another ghost within the estate’s dark history? Or will she find the strength to confront the enigma she’s become, and the danger that now stalks her every move? In this psychological thriller, the legacy of the Brannon House tightens its grip, pushing Ember to the brink of sanity. As her world teeters on the edge of collapse, she must navigate the thin line between legacy and lunacy.
GODLY HEATHENS: A NOVEL (THE OUROBOROS BOOK ONE) by H E Edgmon
Maybe I have always just been bad at being human because I’m not one. Gem Echols is a nonbinary Seminole teen living in the tiny town of Gracie, Georgia. Known for being their peers’ queer awakening, Gem leans hard on charm to disguise the anxious mess they are beneath. The only person privy to their authentic self is another trans kid, Enzo, who’s a thousand long, painful miles away in Brooklyn. But even Enzo doesn’t know about Gem’s dreams, haunting visions of magic and violence that have always felt too real. So how the hell does Willa Mae Hardy? The strange new girl in town acts like she and Gem are old companions, and seems to know things about them they’ve never told anyone else. When Gem is attacked by a stranger claiming to be the Goddess of Death, Willa Mae saves their life and finally offers some answers. She and Gem are reincarnated gods who’ve known and loved each other across lifetimes. But Gem – or at least who Gem used to be – hasn’t always been the most benevolent deity. They’ve made a lot of enemies in the pantheon—enemies who, like the Goddess of Death, will keep coming. It’s a good thing they’ve still got Enzo. But as worlds collide and the past catches up with the present, Gem will discover that everyone has something to hide.
MONSTER’S LITTLE PRINCESS: A DARK FANTASY ROMANCE by Celeste King and Anne Hale
I’m the monster of their nightmares. And she’s their peace offering to keep me at bay.
Lucy thinks her life with me is a death sentence. That I’m a beast who will snuff out her existence. That’s what the villagers had intended. But what she doesn’t get is…I’m the one she needs. They rejected her. I will taste her, devour her. I won’t kill her. I want to take my time exploring my gift…Until she’s begging me to let her unravel. She might think I’m deadly now. But soon she’ll see me for what I am…Her destiny. AmazonKU
A SNAKE BY NAME: A DARK FANTASY ROMANCE by Celeste King
This naga warrior’s control over me extends to whether I’m allowed to breathe…The captain of the naga royal guard has set his slitted eyes on me. I can feel him watching me. I know his intentions are cold blooded and sinister. What he doesn’t realize is…I welcome them. I crave the rush his cruelty brings. I’ll beg for more of his twisted attention. He’ll shape me, inside and out. Transform me. And give me the only thing I ask in return. To have a heart filled with love. And a womb filled with eggs. AmazonKU
PRIMAL POSSESSION (MOON SHIFTER BOOK TWO) by Katie Reus
VS Note: A “lightly edited and revised” re-release.
He’s found his mate…As his pack’s second-in-command, Liam Armstrong is used to giving orders and his packmates falling in line. Then he meets a feisty human who has no problem telling him no. And oh yeah, she’s also his mate. But she’s human. Bookshop owner December is no stranger to loss—her younger brother was murdered by a shifter years ago. After resettling in the quiet mountain town of Fontana she’s finally made a life for herself, including befriending local shifters. But now she’s been targeted by a human hate group, forcing her to turn to a bossy wolf who’s convinced they’re mates. She thinks the very thought is ridiculous, but if she wants to survive, she’ll have to find a way to trust him. Before it’s too late for both of them.
ALPHA DRAGON’S JACKAL (THE DRAGONFATE GAMES BOOK THREE) by Hawke Oakley
Muzo is an incurable optimist. After losing everything but the clothes on his back, the young omega still looks brightly to the future. His upcoming appearance on the third Dragonfate Games is bound to be a blast, even if he doesn’t find his mate… despite how badly he wants to. Cobalt is a perpetual worrier. As the eldest dragon brother, he’s responsible for keeping his loved ones safe. He’s already failed once—he won’t do it again. But can he concentrate on protecting his family and finding love at the same time? One night, fate strikes a fiery match that disturbs the water of Cobalt’s soul. The alpha dragon senses his mate before the Games even begin. And once the unsuspecting jackal shifter arrives on the island, Cobalt will break every rule—and door—to be with him. AmazonKU
PALADIN’S FAITH (THE SAINT OF STEEL BOOK FOUR) by T Kingfisher
Marguerite Florian is a spy with two problems. A former employer wants her dead, and one of her new bodyguards is a far too good-looking paladin with a martyr complex.
Shane is a paladin with three problems. His god is dead, his client is much too attractive for his peace of mind, and a powerful organization is trying to have them both killed. Add in a brilliant artificer with a device that may change the world, a glittering and dangerous court, and a demon-led cult, and Shane and Marguerite will be lucky to escape with their souls intact, never mind their hearts.
SPICE IN WONDERLAND: A TAINTED WONDERLAND BONUS SCENE COLLECTION (THE TAINTED WONDERLAND SERIES) by Kell Frillman
VS Note: Bonus scenes only. Listed in Erotica.
Imagine if Hatter, Rabbit, Cheshire, and the Jabberwocky all shared a tantalizing obsession… y o u. If you fell in love with the dark, spicy antics of four hot, demonic men in The Tainted Wonderland Series and you want a bit more, this bonus scene collection has you covered! Revisit a steamy and trippy world where dark desires twist into tantalizing temptations. * It’s strongly advised that you read Ask Alice, Jabberwocky, and Blood Queen before diving into these bonus scenes as they contain spoilers! AmazonKU
MUST LOVE ORCS by Zora Black
This orc is a hot listing. And I’m ready to make him an offer he can’t refuse. I’m all about fun and games. But when it comes to making a deal? I’m your girl. So when I’m recruited by the shady Skrag to charm his real estate rival, I’m all in. The mission? Dig up dirt. The twist? Grug isn’t just another mark…He’s premium real estate… And I want a private showing. But Grug is in on the game. He offers to double my pay if I switch sides. And suddenly the stakes just got higher…Because I’m falling for this orc…for real. I’m up for a little risk. As long as, when it’s time for closing, Grug is prepared to…Explore every inch of his new property. AmazonKU
COLLATERAL OMEGA: MM PARANORMAL ROMANCE MPREG: OMEGA PLACEMENT AGENCY by Hope Mae
Holi is a sweet and sheltered omega who dreams of meeting a wealthy alpha to bond with. His omega father does everything in his power to bring that dream to pass, even though their poor status doesn’t allow. Holi gets a wakeup call about how bad his family situation is when his omega father dies, and the creditors come calling. Including him… the devil alpha who has a piece of paper that said he owned him. Apparently, his father used him as collateral for every credit he ever borrowed from the Covus family. Holi runs. He wasn’t going to allow an uncouth, dominating, and aggressive beast to be his alpha. But in a world where omegas have no rights, he can’t run far. To stay on the run, Holi does everything in his power to move from commune to commune and work his fingers to the bone – saving every credit he makes to pay off his father’s debt and free himself. Things don’t go as planned. (,,,more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
THE CURSE OF PENRYTH HALL: A MYSTERY by Jess Armstrong
VS Note: Saw this reviewed on the excellent Whiskey With My Book blog. Sounds like a classic gothic style story.
After the Great War, American heiress Ruby Vaughn made a life for herself running a rare bookstore alongside her octogenarian employer and house mate in Exeter. She’s always avoided dwelling on the past, even before the war, but it always has a way of finding her. When Ruby is forced to deliver a box of books to a folk healer living deep in the Cornish countryside, she is brought back to the one place she swore she’d never return. A more sensible soul would have delivered the package and left without rehashing old wounds. But no one has ever accused Ruby of being sensible. Thus begins her visit to Penryth Hall. A foreboding fortress, Penryth Hall is home to Ruby’s once dearest friend, Tamsyn, and her husband, Sir Edward Chenowyth. It’s an unsettling place, and after a more unsettling evening, Ruby is eager to depart. But her plans change when Penryth’s bells ring for the first time in thirty years. Edward is dead; he met a gruesome end in the orchard, and with his death brings whispers of a returned curse. It also brings Ruan Kivell, the person whose books brought her to Cornwall, the one the locals call a Pellar, the man they believe can break the curse. Ruby doesn’t believe in curses—or Pellars—but this is Cornwall and to these villagers the curse is anything but lore, and they believe it will soon claim its next victim: Tamsyn. To protect her friend, Ruby must work alongside the Pellar to find out what really happened in the orchard that night. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
DESTINY DAWNING: THE VESSEL GAMES 3 by E J Eden
Princess Chloe and her friends are on the run.The Commander sits on her father’s throne, and he’s determined to hunt Chloe down and snuff out the royal line—for good. They find themselves lost at sea with no allies, no plan, and vengeful pirates, mercenaries sent by the Commander, relentlessly pursuing them. New London teeters on the edge of destruction. Her people are starving, and the Vessel Games have morphed into something far more sinister than Chloe could have ever imagined. Every man, woman, and child is at risk of falling victim to the brutal Gladiator Games. If they win, the prize is no longer riches beyond their wildest imagination—it’s their life. Hope looks lost until they meet Val, a captivating Shadowlander leader. She has a score to settle with the Commander and connections with the other Shadowlander clans, including the mighty Thor clan. Enlisting them into the rebellion is the only way Chloe will beat the Commander. Trusting Val is the only option Chloe has left. But Val’s calm demeanor has a knack for getting under Chloe’s skin—in all the right ways. As the battle for New London draws closer, Chloe must decide the impossible… is she willing to forfeit the lives of the people she loves to save New London? AmazonKU
AFTERMATH (RIPPLE EFFECT SERIES BOOK TWO) by Cally Jackson
One choice can change everything. Now that Caitlyn has changed the past, she must face the consequences in her present. But so much of her life has been impacted, adjusting seems impossible. If she could, she’d spend all her time in the 1980’s with Toby. Wrapped in his arms or listening to him play the guitar. But the universe keeps dragging her back to 2022. How do you connect with family members who don’t share the same memories? How do you move forward when your entire history has been rewritten? These are the questions Caitlyn must answer if she is to forge a new future for herself. A future without Toby. It’s the last thing she wants, but what choice does she have? AmazonKU
BLOOD POWER AND DESIRE: CINCINNATI SHIFTERS VOL 7 by B A Stretke
Tanner Fenn moved to town for a new start. His new start didn’t go as planned, as he found himself in an uncomfortable situation with his roommate, Salem. Tanner’s luck goes from bad to worse when he unwittingly witnesses the illegal conduct of an underground organization. Tanner’s life is now in danger. Lucky for him, Fate is never far away, and his soon-to-be forever love can keep him safe if only Tanner opens his heart and gives love another chance. Zeke Montgomery, tiger shifter and surveillance specialist at Club Zephyr, notices something suspicious in the back lot after hours. A crime has been committed that could threaten not only Cross Mercer and the club, but also a young delivery man at the back door. Zeke soon discovers that the delivery driver is none other than his Fate-destined mate. Zeke has little time to celebrate as his mate is in peril and only he can keep Tanner safe. Can Zeke convince Tanner to open his heart to him and love again before it is too late? Only Fate can answer that question.
CROWNED IN FLAMES (TWILIGHT DESCENDANTS BOOK THREE) by Gertty Rudraw
I just wanted to have some fun and never thought anything too serious. Sorry for being so straightforward, but as I see my sisters fall into desperate situations, all ensnared by the wicked witch, I’ve emerged as the primary target for those on the hunt. In times of crisis, I need a partner in crime—someone who has my back, won’t second-guess my actions, and is willing to lay down their life for me. I used to take everything for granted until I went all out to save Everett, a guy I thought I could sacrifice. I must confess, I’m in quite a predicament now. The catch is—I’ve already made a promise to marry someone else. AmazonKU
FAMILIAR OF THE WITCH (THE OTHER WITCH SERIES BOOK THREE) by Heather G Harris
I may be down – but I’m not out. When I’m arrested for killing a member of the Coven Council, I’m pretty sure we’ll get things straightened out quickly – after all, my victim was a black witch and she was trying to kill me too. Like most things in my competitive life, I just got there first. Separated from my alluring bodyguard Bastion, I order him not to rescue me by any means necessary. My griffin protector will happily leave a trail of bodies behind him if it means securing my freedom, but we have to play this smart because the Coven Council might not be pulling the strings. If I’m right and the Black Coven is manipulating events, including trying to orchestrate our doom, I must stop them no matter the cost. I need to clear my name and free myself, then I need to face facts. My mum keeps telling me there’s a prophecy with my name on it… I’m done burying my head in the sand. It’s time to visit the seers and see what they have to say about my future. Here’s hoping I stay alive long enough to have one. AmazonKU
DRAGON’S MATE: HER ROYAL DRAGON PACK by Alex Lidell
Breaking the rules was the only way in. Death is the only way out. I thought I knew danger, but the Equinox Trials? They are vicious. Cruel. And they hide a secret that can change the very fabric of our world. A secret that the priests will kill to keep hidden. Between the perilous tests, rivals’ ambushes and the truths lurking in shadows, one thing becomes clear: love isn’t just a feeling, it’s our pack’s only hope of survival. But can love truly overcome the darkness awaiting us on the trial grounds… and in our pasts? AmazonKU
DRAGON’S DESCENT (TO KILL A KING BOOK THREE) by Sam Burns and W M Fawkes
In my life, I have loved a boy, a prince, a king, and a madman. Now, I must let him go. King Dmitri was once a prince of flowers, but when his father was murdered in a treasonous plot by his own family, all of Dima’s hope and innocence shattered. At his lowest point, he took the crown and bonded the land, and in the process, he lost himself. Now, the boy I once loved is brutal and cruel, and the best I can do for his kingdom is to put us both out of our misery before he destroys it all. Join our valiant knight as he fights to thaw the icy heart of a mad king in this MM high fantasy romance, featuring: endless pining, so much trauma, a griffin-rider with a heart of gold, a wilting flower prince, more than a little fire, and the end of a kingdom. AmazonKU
FRACTURED GODS (THE WAIF IN THE WILDS BOOK TWO) by Lauretta Hignett
There’s a serial killer on the loose in Castlemaine…Well, to be honest, there’s lots of killers in this town, including me. But when a handful of supernaturals in Castlemaine go missing, and start showing up dead with strange amputations and odd lacerations all over their bodies, the magical townsfolk start to get very nervous. Whoever the killer is, he’s after one of my new friends. I’m determined to stop him. But first, I have to figure out a way of escaping the Ironclaw pack. Braxton Myles, the Alpha of Ironclaw, has taken me hostage as compensation for losing a few of his werewolves in a fight with my goose buddy Dwayne. It wasn’t Dwayne who killed his men, though. It was me. Braxton Myles has no idea what I’m capable of. He’s about to find out. AmazonKU
THE WOLF: A DARK SHIFTER ROMANCE by Sara Fields
I was his before he ever caught my scent. I knew what he was before tonight, I think, but I had to be certain. I needed him to pin me to the wall, rip off my clothes, and mark me with his teeth before taking what has always been his. When he bit down hard on the soaking wet flesh where I would feel his claim the most, I screamed, and I screamed louder as he ravaged me brutally. But I came for him anyway. I came until I blacked out. Then I woke up in my own bed, sore, spent, and finally sure of what he is… and what I am. Kane Lockhart is a monster. And I’m his mate. AmazonKU
THIEF OF TREASON: A STEAMY STEAMPUNK NOVEL (THE GREAT BALANCE WORLD) by Jen Lenning
When a thief meets a duke, jewels should be at risk. Not hearts. Nalya enjoys the freedom of her uncomplicated life. Her skills as a pickpocket help the people who took her off the streets. It’s not like her marks need all that money. Then a single mistake makes her question everything she thought she knew. The Duke of Delgorad is a man of wealth and power. Even other lords are envious of Vasha, but he has a smile for everyone and the desire to improve the fortunes of others. When he catches Nalya trying to pick his pocket, he isn’t mad. He’s intrigued. Vasha might be able to ignore theft, but when he discovers Nalya is part of a group threatening the stability of the entire empire, he knows he can’t let his heart overrule his mind. She only wanted to enjoy a night with the duke before their lives diverged once more. She didn’t count on the duke stealing her heart. AmazonKU
PEPPERMINT COOKIE MURDER (CHRISTMAS CATASTROPHE MYSTERIES BOOK ONE) by Trixie Silvertale
When Santa’s daughter leaves the North Pole on a baking quest, will her sweet dreams turn fatally sour? Cindy Claus is excited to open her own bakery. She’s determined to pursue her passion and have her holiday treats prove she’s more than a Yuletide heir. But before she can whisk up a success, her roommate is murdered and Cindy is the prime suspect. With finding the real killer the only way to beat the rap, Cindy relies on the kindness of strangers and her father’s trusted arctic fox. But without a recipe for success in the unfamiliar human world, grilling the wrong suspects could put her behind bars… Can Cindy sift out the clues before she’s done and dusted? AmazonKU
DESTINED SHADOWS (SILVERCREST ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by KC Kean
I can feel it. It floats beneath the surface, an endless well of power waiting to be unleashed. Magic I never thought I’d possess, and yet now that I do, I’m starting to wonder if it’s more potent than I ever could’ve imagined. But I need to learn my limits and fast because there’s darkness on the horizon. My days at Silvercrest Academy have been filled with secrets, conflict, and death. It’s a world consumed with uncertainty, but there’s only one thing I can believe in… the Bishops. Creed, Zane, Eldon, and Brax. hey’re everything I never knew I needed, and I have a feeling the five of us together are the key to making it out of here alive. In this fight, it’s kill or be killed. And I hold the power in the palm of my hand. AmazonKU
YULED BY THE ORCS (ORC SWORN) by Finley Fenn
“He is my gift to you, this Yule’s Eve. Shall you accept him from me?” In a world of orcs and powerful men, Lydia is a shy, widowed washerwoman, forgotten and alone — until the day the orc drops in, with a full sack of laundry on his back. He’s tall, rangy, and utterly confounding, with his silver hair, his deep jolly laugh, and his twinkling, coal-black eyes. And when he offers to bring Lydia great joy, it’s a gift that just keeps giving, drawing her ever deeper into his wicked, wondrous charms…At least, until he invites her to spend Yule at his cozy, candlelit cabin. And when Lydia arrives, he offers her a brand-new gift, wrapped in a pretty red bow…Another orc. A stranger. For her… merriment.
And he’s the biggest, most terrifying monster she’s ever seen in her life. Will Lydia refuse her hideous gift, and run alone into the cold winter’s night? Or can she find joy with a monster… or maybe even a home? AmazonKU
UNWELCOME GHOST (HAUNTED EVERLY AFTER BOOK 11) by ReGina Welling and Erin Lynn
In Mooselick River, April showers bring May ghosts not flowers – It’s been months since Everly Dupree has seen a ghost, she should have known it wouldn’t last. Everything was fine until Patrea Evergreen bought a long-empty house that wasn’t quite as empty as she thought. When Patrea and Everly discover a long-dead woman’s remains in a dilapidated mansion, Everly finds herself back in the ghost business. Between dealing with wedding plans that feel like they’ve been cursed and her mother’s over-the-top ideas, the last thing Everly needs is a case as cold as cases can get, but poor Vanessa Morgan deserves peace. But Vanessa isn’t the only ghost in the mansion and one of them isn’t like any other she’s encountered before. Worse, the dark spirit has more power than the rest. This will prove to be the hardest mystery yet. AmazonKU
CINDY ELLA by Denise Essex
Cynthia “Cindy Ella” Miller is a stunning young Veterinarian School graduate. She and her father, Alonzo Miller, have moved in with his new wife Mama Tremaine and her fraternal twin stepsisters Dreeyah and Stasia. Cindy has finally gotten the family she’s longed for her entire life. All is well until Alonzo dies unexpectedly. Things slowly start to change for the worse. Dr. Kofi Carter is an irresistible new Veterinarian at the Paradise Pet Care Hospital. He is the youngest of three boys and seems to be underestimated both at home and on the job. A horrific event from his childhood makes Kofi believe he has to prove his worth and that respect must be demanded. When Cindy starts her internship at the same pet hospital where Kofi works, he can’t rest until he makes her his, but he finds himself in the friendzone. Kofi drops everything to help Cindy when she reveals her suspicion that there was foul play in her father’s death. Will a Winter sneaker ball be enough to expose Cindy’s evil stepmother and bring the two together? Or will Cindy be left without answers and out of Kofi’s grasp for good? AmazonKU
FORGED BY MALICE (BEASTS OF THE BRIAR BOOK THREE) by Elizabeth Helen
I’ve found a new home and fallen in love with four cursed fae princes. But everything could be taken from me in an instant. If I’m to save the Enchanted Vale and the High Princes, this rose is going to need to grow thorns. Being a part of the fae is wonderful. Except that the enchanted castle I live in is falling apart, one of my mates wants to give up his magic for good, the other one seems to be hiding something from me, and the two cursed fae princes I’m in love with still need to find their actual mates. Oh, and the villainous Prince of Thorns keeps trying to kiss me. And I kind of want him to. When whispers of war spread from the Spring Realm, we find ourselves on a knife’s edge, trying to prevent a betrayal that could tear the realms—and my princes—apart. A vicious enemy from the Below will stop at nothing to kill me and claim Spring for herself. And Ezryn’s own brother has turned against him, claiming the Spring throne for himself. Allies become enemies, and enemies become allies. Now, more than ever, I’ll need to light a way for my princes and help Ezryn, the High Prince of Spring, take back his throne. I won’t let him lose himself to the darkness… unless I lose myself first. AmazonKU
DADDY WOLF’S FORBIDDEN DOCTOR (PROSPECT SHIFTER DADDY MATES) by Serena Meadows
Keeping a secret from my niece’s doctor could cost me everything. Salina is the only one who can save Annabelle. She’s a child protegee, a genius in the field of genetic medicine. But she must have formed opinions about my life before actually getting to know me. I raise Annabelle as my own after my brother and his wife died tragically. And I would do anything to save her. Even if it means not falling in love with Salina. Sleeping with her might be forbidden, but helping her career is not. Neither is protecting her from danger. Salina will find out my true nature at some point or another. But her own little secret would force us to decide our future. And in that reality, we would either be a family of four or perfect strangers. AmazonKU
BUCK THE HALLS (VIRTUE SHIFTERS BOOK EIGHT) by Zoe Chant and Murphy Lawless
He’s really just a deer fellow…Stag shifter Keith Raleigh is back home in Virtue for a family Christmas when he’s roped into a fundraising event by eight year old Noah Brannigan. All Keith has to do is cut his hair…which he’s been growing for twenty years!
The moment he sees his stylist, though, Keith knows his heart has been comandeered forever…but a full-on deer-saster convinces his stag that Keith shouldn’t tell Stacy the truth about himself now—and is deertermined to make sure he can’t! She hates this time of deer…Hairdresser Stacy Carbone didn’t like the holidays until fawny, gorgeous Keith walked through her salon door. From the moment she meets him, he feels right…but it also seems like he might be holding something back. After a dinner date debacle, Stacy just hopes that someday she’ll be able to undeerstand. Of course, once she learns his secret, it’ll all be obvious in hindsight, but until then, Stacy has to buck her holiday tradition of being a grinch, and hope she can find her hart’s true desire in Keith! AmazonKU
12 DAYS OF SMUTMAS: HOLIDAY SHORT STORIES by Dana LeeAnn
VS Note: Listed in Erotica. Apparently there are quite a few trigger warnings.
Twelve holiday-themed short stories filled with spice and everything nice. Each story is unique, containing their own variety of characters and plots. Read one short story a day for twelve days to complete the 12 Days of Smutmas. AmazonKU
GHOUL AS A CUCUMBER (GRIMDALE GRAVEYARD MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by Steffanie Holmes
You discover that the three hot AF ghosts who haunt your manor house are madly in love with you. What do you do? a. Run away screaming. b. Call a priest for an immediate exorcism. c. Get a little kooky and spooky with all three of them…together…I’m Bree Mortimer, and I chose option c. That’s right – me and my three ghosts are a thing now. I’m officially a #ghostslut and I’m okay with it. And now that I’ve discovered I possess resurrection magic, I might just be able to bring them back to life again. That is if the dark priests of the Order of the Noble Death would stop raising serial killers from the dead to come after me. And if I can keep my parents and my ex-bully from discovering the truth about my ghostly powers. Oh, and I should probably figure out why it’s impossible to admit that I have feelings for them. I want to jump their bones every second of the day, but when I try to say those three little words, I get seriously spooked. How can you fall in love with someone when they’re already dead? AmazonKU
STRANDED WITH A RAVENOUS SHIFTER (MAROONED FOR A NIGHT BOOK ONE) by Olivia T Turner
I have to get out of this wedding asap. My mom arranged it, but I am so not on board. The groom is a total bore and there is zero attraction between us. Like, seriously. Zero. But I’m a chicken, so I wait until the last possible moment before I hike up my wedding dress and flee the scene. I want more than just a wedding of convenience. I want a passionate love affair. I want a man who will sweep me off my feet. I want to be around someone I’m so into that it’s a struggle not to rip their clothes off whenever I look at them. And that person is not my arranged groom, so I leave him at the altar and bolt. Right into a snowstorm…A horrible one. My car goes off the road. It gets stuck in the thick snow. I’m suddenly stranded in the freaking mountains with no one around as waves of snow fall down on my veiled head. And that’s when he comes. Bringing all that fire and passion with him. Leo says I’m his mate. He also says that I’m staying with him for the night. And possibly for the rest of his life. So here I am, being swept off my feet by a big burly grizzly bear shifter who is bringing me to his cabin to wait out the storm. I hope it never stops snowing…What better way to get through a snowstorm than with wine, a roaring fire, and some big muscular arms wrapped around you? AmazonKU
MORE THAN I CAN BEAR (URSA SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by Sam Hall
Reading the novella, Poke The Bear, is essential to understanding the storyline. The hottest footballer in town is searching for the girl that got away. Me. We had one amazing night together, but when I woke up I knew I needed to get back to my boring life. But he refuses to take no for an answer. The whole city is looking for the girl with the custom painted Converse But I’ve got other problems. The guy who keeps coming into my cafe, who’s as grumpy as he is hot. Or the quiet guy who lurks in the corner, then leaves drawings for me to find. I was the girl that everyone ignored, but each one of these guys are going to shove me into the spotlight. And I’m not sure if any of us are going to survive that scrutiny. AmazonKU
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