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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STOLEN BY THE BARBARIAN: PRIMAL MOON BARBARIANS BOOK THREE by Iona Strom
Imprisoned for discovering an unspeakable truth, lies were spread portraying me as a monster. The only monsters on Zune lurk in perpetual darkness, having retreated to where the light never touches the ground. Despite my years as a warrior elite, even I fear what lies in the blackened abyss beyond the sun’s rays. Regardless of the dangers, not even the horrors prowling in the shadows will stop me from doing whatever it takes to keep her safe. She is mine to protect! AmazonKU
GOSSAMER CHAINS (HUMAN PETS OF TALIN – ORIGINS) by RK Munin
Rain and the thirty other humans living on Omanal are in trouble. Well, not just them, almost everyone living on Omanal’s only arable land is suffering. Several gangs have developed over the last few years, and now they’re competing for territory. The Massoc, the species that owns the planet, can’t be bothered to deal with the rapidly escalating brutality. If the farmers of Omanal stop producing, the Massoc will simply sell the planet off to a company or species that might not let Rain and her people stay there. This means Rain and her people are caught between a rock and a hard place. They need to remain productive or lose the land their families have been working for the last hundred years. They’re also forced to contend with constant stealing and the potential for violence around every turn from the gangs. Desperate for help, Rain posts an advertisement on all the closest space stations. The offer is simple: protect the humans and land in exchange for all the food they can eat and a home of their own. She hopes to entice retired military personnel or mercenaries who want a safe place to settle. What she gets is a massive warrior in his prime from a species she’s never seen before. And not a moment too soon because…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
HIDDEN IN PREDATOR PLANET by Vicky L Holt
As the architect of IGMC’s AI VELMA, CeCe Pain stumbled onto a secret so dangerous, she knew she had to act, even though it would trigger rippling consequences throughout the universe. Plagued by guilt over the lives her decisions have affected, she yearns for freedom, only to be overtaken by an incomprehensible horror that could break her forever. Now her life hangs by the thinnest thread–one woven with both love and hatred. If she makes it out alive, she’ll face the hardest choice any human could make: to become a monster at the price of her own humanity, or to let a cunning evil overrun everyone she holds dear. Raxthezana knows the missing human is not his fated heart mate and yet … he feels an irrestistible connection from across the sister planets. Unlike most of his kind, he believes the only power that can save her before she becomes a fragmented memory lies with him. To achieve his ends, he makes an unthinkable choice that may haunt him forever. But if it means the clever and untouchable woman lives, he will die content. Forced down paths of impossible sacrifice, they will be hunted to the ends of Certain Death by vicious and merciless enemies. Only love has the potential to save them from a bloody finale, but on a place called Predator Planet, will it be enough to overcome the monsters that surround them? In a universe where only the strong survive, love is a weakness that leaves you vulnerable–or it could be the power that overcomes everything. Even death. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
NINE REALMS OF THE UTI: BARBARIAN PRINCE (NINE REALMS OF THE UTI BOOK FIVE) by Kaitlyn O’Connor
Emily Steinbach hadn’t even gotten comfortable from being dismissed for a mission among the barbarians of Kaili when she was called to action. She’d been trained as an alternate, because a Di-ore was offered to each of the Nine Realms of the Uti and there was illness within the colony. But they had filled their quota of ‘sacrificial lambs’ and sent her on her way. She’d barely managed to throw off her terror, though, and focus on her latest project when she was summoned to replace a Di-ore that had gone ‘missing’ and not arrived where she’d been supposed to go–to the realm of Prince Loki of the Flaxen tribe. If that wasn’t shock enough, she discovered when she arrived that Loki had decided to make the most of his ‘gift’ by thoroughly enjoying her.
AGNARR’S JARLIN: ABANDONED ON NIFLHEIM 2 (A MONSTER ROMANCE WITH SPACE ORC VIKINGS) by Jenifer Wood
PIPER – Having accepted my fate as Agnarr’s mate, I’m thrust into Niflheim’s tribal politics. Agnarr and I will become the new jarl and jarlin, as Astrid is eager to step down. But the arrival of 12 human women adds complexity. Some elders readily accept us, while others hold prejudiced views, seeing humans as weak and useless. Between this and the insatiable mating frenzy Agnarr and I still find ourselves in, it’s all I can do to keep my head above water. I must lean on my fellow humans and mate to navigate this new life. AGNARR – My elska mate is here, slowly adjusting, but my new role demands more than I’d hoped. I’m to be jarl with Piper as my jarlin. I knew the transition would be difficult, but the addition of 12 women has made it even more so. Some respond with dangerous, outdated ideas. It takes all my restraint not to react with brute strength, so I lean on Piper and Astrid to learn diplomacy and restraint. All I want to do is allow myself to fall into the mating frenzy, but there is a tribe to run and a future to be forged.
DOCTORE (GALAXY GLADIATORS ALIEN ABDUCTION ROMANCE SERIES BOOK 20) by Alana Khan
Love is the ultimate weapon against darkness. Ayla – Who said the universe doesn’t have a sense of humor? After being abducted and living in hell for three years, I escape straight into the protective arms of the sexiest, most decent male I’ve ever known. The funny part? He’s chosen to live a monastic life that has no room for me. Doctore –
Finally free after a lifetime of cruel treatment, I wanted to live out my remaining years in peace. Ayla is sensual, spirited, and far too smart to miss the eager arousal I try to hide under my loincloth. How can I resist the tempting human who came hurtling into my life? AmazonKU
THE REINVENTED DETECTIVE by Various
VS Note: Not romance but a scifi release of note.
What happens when time and technology change the definition of crime and punishment? Science fiction often focuses on future technology without considering the society housing it. Social norms may change as tech changes — or not. What will criminals, investigators, judges, and juries look like in a complicated future of clones, uploaded intelligences, artificial brains, or body augmentation? What stories emerge when we acknowledge the possibilities of new laws, new police methods, and the birth of sentient Artificial Intelligence, as well as all the ways they can clash or combine? The Reinvented Detective presents stories that complicate law and order as well as the concept of criminals, detectives, punishment, and justice for all by showing how shifting technology, the rise of sentient AIs, and shifting social attitudes may affect what is not only acceptable, but expected, within both real world and digital communities—and everything in-between. These stories reinvent detective and true crime tropes, recasting them for the 21st century, and above all, experimenting, astonishing, and entertaining.
ALL I WANTED WAS A GLASS OF VINO BUT AN ALIEN DUKE KIDNAPPED ME INSTEAD (BUBBLE BABES BOOK THREE) by Petra Palermo
VS Note: Listed in Erotica.
The Bubble Babe series continues in this standalone novel. Will an aquatic alien duke be able to reconcile the fact that his fated mate is a small, mouthy, human woman who can’t swim? Will that human be able to love him despite his scars and the fact that he’s keeping her captive? ☆MARTA – The reality of being a mob boss’ daughter is anything but glamorous, despite what one might think. In the absence of true freedom, my only companion was my loyal dog, Bruno. When he passed, I felt like my life had hit rock bottom. But when Aliens abducted me from my pity party in a local wine bar, I realized how wrong I was. As if things couldn’t get any worse, I woke up in an Alien duke’s closet, forced to rely on a giant alien pleasure toy as my only means of defense. Fingers crossed it won’t! All I know is that the gaudy duke can’t stand me…and the feeling is mutual. ☆RAF’ERE – Throughout my dukedom, I have dedicated myself to restoring the fi’len species to their natural aquatic habitats. How in the goddess’s name am I supposed to do that when this human is my mate? Despite her mouthiness, the tiny human cannot swim. Did that stop me from stealing her cryopod from a crashed ship and locking it in my closet? Absolutely not. I also didn’t expect her to wake up and demand answers, either. But I can’t expect my people to look at me to lead if a human stands beside me, despite how much my body burns for hers. The dilemma arises: should I prioritize the goddess’s wishes or grant her the freedom she deserves, joining the other human refugees? AmazonKU
BRUTES AND BARGAINS BOOK ONE: THON by J J Strand
Krista is not having a good week. For starters, her father pawns her off to a guy three times her age and calls it a marriage, then she’s exiled and left to die when the whole thing falls apart. Now she’s lost, she can’t feel her fingers, her stomach is steadily devouring itself, and she has no resources or connections. Oh. And it’s raining. Freezing in the wilderness, a chance encounter brings Krista face-to-face with Thon, a massive Harkurian hunter, and his brothers, who offer dinner and a bargain. They will provide safe passage offworld and a life-long stipend to cover Krista’s expenses on a new planet. Thon only wants one thing in exchange. A child. AmazonKU
DISSONANT STATE (THE GIFTED OF BRENNAX BOOK TWO) by Jo Miles
VS Note: Not listed as a romance. An LGBTQ scifi release of note. And I’m always ready for a sentient ship character!
Kay Wilder despises Ravel Corporation, whose occupation of her home planet left Kay with a useful but debilitating power to hear others’ emotions. Unlike her brother Jasper, an activist who fights corporate injustice, Kay has always stayed as far away from the corporate states as possible. Until now. Because Ravel has kidnapped her brother, and the only way Kay can help him is to go undercover working for the enemy. Forced to lie about what Ravel did to her home, it’s harder and lonelier than Kay could have imagined, until she finds an unexpected ally: a sentient ship who hates working for Ravel as much as she does, who will risk discovery and destruction to help their first and only friend. But the risks are far greater than Kay’s and Ship’s safety. To save Jasper, she may have to let another world suffer her home’s fate—and betray the cause her brother has risked his life for. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
COPPER AND SNOW: A STEAM PUNK HOLIDAY ROMANCE (WINTER’S VERSE BOOK ONE) by Nicole Hayes
A drama set in a steampunk snow globe. Under the protection of mysterious domes, Winter survives apocalyptic weather on the outside. Meanwhile, things heat up inside between the three Founding Families as 23-year-old Lexia Tempest gains more public-facing responsibilities in her family’s crop dynasty. This is easy when it comes to the Factory Master’s 24-year-old son, Axis Flicker—Lexia’s lover since they were teenagers. But maybe not so easy encountering Gauge Snow—head of Winter’s mining industry. At age 29, Gauge revels in the spotlight as Winter’s Founder and savior from the blizzardy apocalypse. The Founding Families rule the sectors in a triumvirate of equal opportunity in almost utopian conditions. However, a conspiracy beneath the domed surface challenges not only Lexia, Axis, and Gauge, but the entire foundation of Winter. Intrigue, sex, and death threaten the balance. Will a looming past and a shining future shatter the delicate shield surrounding the Founding Families? Or will the conspiracy strengthen passionate dynamics in unexpected ways? Amazon
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE APOCALYPSE (HOLIDAY REMIXES) by Liz Shipton
Marla was the last person left on Earth…until Ben showed up. Since the apocalypse wiped out humanity eight months ago, Marla has been on her own. And to be honest, she kind of likes it that way. Peace and quiet. Tending her garden. Hiking with her dog. And then Ben comes to town. Noisy, cocky, and always out in his backyard working on some project, he’s making a mess and ruining Marla’s tranquil, post-apocalyptic utopia. His one saving grace is that he usually has his shirt off while he’s doing it. Marla can’t help spying on him through the window. There’s something familiar about his face…Then, on Christmas Eve, Ben crosses a line, and it’s the last straw for Marla. But when she storms over to his place to give him a piece of her mind, she gets a very unexpected surprise.
This is a steamy, lighthearted, standalone Christmas story you can read in about 35 minutes. AmazonKU
THE PRECIPICE OF UNDERSTANDING (DARANII ALLIANCE BOOK TWO) by C J Dragon
Reunited with his husband, Talin, Jon spends a few blissful days reconnecting with him. Their reunion is short lived as there is trouble on the border of Daranii space that must be investigated without delay. An old enemy is waiting, and has already struck against the heart of Daran. The loss that ensues wreaks havoc, calling long held beliefs into question, and putting Talin in jeopardy. Can Jon help Daran change their beliefs, or will Talin be the sacrifice given for their grief? Will the price of victory be more than their relationship can bear?
LITTLE GREEN DREAMS by Delilah Devlin
VS Note: This one seems more scifi romance adjacent than actual SFR but it sounded interesting.
A tabloid reporter seeks the truth behind an alien abduction claim made by a woman whose husband disappeared, although the truth may destroy his chances to woo her beautiful daughter…Sometimes, Joe Franchetti hates his job at the National Informer, especially when he’s assigned to cover stories involving aliens from another world. When he is sent to investigate the story of a woman in rural Arkansas who claims aliens abducted her husband, he vows to debunk her story, no matter how much the truth might hurt her attractive daughter. Sandra Billingsley has a problem. Her stepfather is missing, and her mother is the prime suspect in his disappearance. In addition to protecting her eccentric mother from a possible murder investigation, now she must contend with a national tabloid reporter set on exposing her mother as a murderess or a madwoman. While the investigation turns up more suspects and the local townspeople scheme to profit from the “alien invasion,” Joe and Sandra work together to unravel the mystery, knowing their attraction is doomed to end in pain when the truth is revealed. AmazonKU
UNFINISHED: A CHRISTMAS ALIEN ROMANCE by R L Olvitt
Sienna Prescott has always followed the rules, and she’s always had a plan. That doesn’t change when the man she thought would be her fiancé ends things in a crowded restaurant one warm June night, dashing her dreams of marriage and a family of her own. The last thing on her mind is looking for love again, but one simple list changes her life forever. At thirty-six years old, she’s spent too much time living for everyone else, so she makes a list of resolutions and vows to change. Number three on that list? Date men you wouldn’t normally consider—have fun. Sienna pushes herself way past her comfort zone when she signs up for the Mate Portal Program. A Xithilene mate was never on her radar before, but when she reads the first message from R’kash of Ith’ss, High Priest of Evathi, Sienna knows she’s in deep. R’kash and his young daughter Veesha worm their way right into her heart from a world away. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
ALIEN CHRISTMAS RESCUE (HOLIDAY WITH AN ALIEN FATED MATE BOOK ONE) by Alina Riley
VS Note: From NOV 27.
When my ship crashes into the mountains, I crash into the arms of a very handsome silver alien guy. I was hurrying home for Christmas, but the storm destroyed all my plans. When I wake up to the hulky silver guy, maybe the storm isn’t the worst thing ever. Yet, I’m here, away from everything I’m used to and… they don’t celebrate the holiday at all…Between the cold in the mountains and the storm that threatens to kill me, am I safe? Is there warmth for me? AmazonKU
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VS: I’ve been doing a lot of tiktok videos for STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER lately, so I picked that one for a backlist highlight today. It’s my scifi retelling of the Anastasia legend and I enjoyed the challenge of translating the elements of the Russian duchess’s life and rumored survival into a scifi romance. Complete with HEA of course! And I anser the question of whether my heroine is or is not the princess or an imposter.
STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER by Veronica Scott
First published in the Embrace the Passion: Pets in Space 3 anthology…
Tassia Megg is a woman on the run after the death of her elderly guardian. She needs to get off the planet in a hurry when chance directs her to an open dance audition for the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr’s resident troupe. One thing Tassia can do is dance.
Security Officer Liam Austin is suspicious of the newest performer to join the Comettes. She shows all the signs of being a woman on the run and seems to fit the Sectors-wide broadcast description of a missing thief, accused of stealing priceless artifacts. As he gets to know Tassia during the cruise, he starts to wonder if she’s something more – a long vanished princess in hiding from deadly political enemies of her family perhaps?
And what’s the story with the three eyed feline companion other crew members swear Tassia brought aboard the ship? Does the animal even exist?
As the ship approaches its next port of call, all the issues come to a boil and Liam must decide if he’ll step in to help Tassia or betray her. F’rrh the alien cat is the key to the mystery and Tassia’s fate.
A science fiction romance take on the Anastasia tale…
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GIFTED TO THE BEAST (PROTECTIVE MONSTERS IN LOVE) by Alison Aimes
Sometimes it’s the monster who saves the girl—after he captures her, of course. For centuries, I’ve been dreaming of revenge. Trapped in a frozen realm I can’t escape, I’m a monstrous deity forced to do someone else’s bidding. Until one day, I’m set free.
Liberated by an innocent female who, in danger and alone, summons me, unknowingly unleashing me on her world… and her. So I make her mine. She thinks I’m a monster. She’s not wrong. But sometimes it takes a monster to vanquish an even darker nightmare. Now I just need to convince her our demons are a perfect match—before I’m dragged back to my icy prison and I lose her forever.
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A WITCH FOR MR FROST (WITCHES OF CHRISTMAS GROVE BOOK FIVE) by Deanna Chase
Earth witch, Payton McCabe finally has her dream job in a town she loves. Christmas Grove is not only magical, but it has the small-town charm she’s always craved. Love isn’t on her radar. In fact, she’s never wanted to get married. So, when she agrees to pretend to be a rock star’s wife for a weekend, she figures she’ll do her part to help him out and then it’ll be over, right? Wrong. Now she’s falling for a bad boy rock star and one way or another, she knows her heart is going to be broken. Spirit witch, Atlas Mazer is on top of the world. As the front man for the bestselling rock band in recent years, he can’t imagine settling down. But when it’s time to make good a promise he made years ago, he finds himself in a bind and the only way out of it is to convince his family that he’s found the one. Now he’s a groom in a fake wedding, trying to dodge news reporters, and falling for a woman who has only promised him a weekend. Will he find love this Christmas or will he be dateless on New Year’s Eve… again? AmazonKU
WED TO THE DARK ELF by Eden Ember
In a world ruled by monsters and divided by factions, a single DNA match could change the fate of Alia Terra forever. “Wed to the Dark Elf” plunges you into the life-altering journey of Iris Flemming, a human orphan, and Vamen Blak, a formidable dark elf warrior. Thrusted together by tradition but bound by an inexplicable connection, they must navigate political unrest, brewing revolution, and their own conflicting emotions. Will their love be the catalyst for unity or the spark that sets their worlds ablaze? Prepare for a tale of love, war, and transformation that will leave you questioning where your loyalties lie. AmazonKU
THE CHRISTMAS STONE (CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALES) by Lexi Ostrow
One lonely king. One adventerous tourist. One legenday sword and a little Christmas Magic bring unexpected joy. Amazon
THE THOUSAND DOORS OF MIDNIGHT MANOR by Various
Welcome to Midnight Manor… A place where dreams and nightmares are behind every door – Once a year the famed Midnight Manor opens for the lucky few that find it, offering redempton, chaos and the guests hearts desire… if they are willing to search for it. Join fourteen authors as they weave short tales of the macabre, the sexy, the evil and beauty for those that pass through their doors. Because Midnight Manor can give you your heart;s desire, or damn you right to hell.
LAVENDER SPECULATION by Jamie Zaccaria
VS Note: From OCT 17.
Come along into the forest and bear your heart’s hidden desire. Sit in the doctor’s chair and trust that the procedure will cure what ails you. Look your demons in the eye and challenge them to fight. Enter if you’re daring and feel these tales raise goosebumps along your arms as they take you from modern New Jersey to fairytale lands and back again. From witches to werecats and spirits to surgeries, this collection puts queer women front and center in some of the most popular subgenres of speculative fiction. Horror, dark fantasy, and magical realism coalesce in this stunning collection of all things dark and divergent. AmazonKU
FORTRESS OF BLOOD AND POWER (FAE OF BRYTWILD) by Rachel Schade
Sacrificed to the fae, her only hope is to run. But the cruel royals who seek her have never lost their prey. Florentia (Ren) Cantwell has always been an outsider. The townspeople fear her and her unusual silver hair, spreading rumors that she’s not entirely human. She’s never believed those crafted lies—until a stranger causes her to manifest dangerous winter magic. Determined to be rid of her, Ren’s brother casts her beyond their town’s borders, into the fae land of Silverfrost, leaving her as an offering to the cruel royal family. Ren knows that if the royals come to fetch her, she will face unspeakable horrors. Accepting the help of Garrick Darkgrove, a handsome wolf shifter and fellow loner, she flees the royal hunters in a desperate attempt to reach safety. But all goes wrong one heartbreaking night. The sibling king and queen take Ren to their austere fortress, where she is entangled in a series of deadly trials meant to test her magic and her bloodline. She is a spectacle. A tool. A captive. Forced to navigate a world of torture, manipulation, and demons, Ren knows she can trust no one. Not even Garrick, the man she now understands is forbidden to her. The one that, against her better judgment, she’s falling for. She’s prepared to pay for her freedom—but when the cost is her heart, the price may be more than she can bear. AmazonKU
RUTHLESS (VILLAINS AND VIXENS BOOK TWO) by Cassandra Featherstone
VS note: From NOV 12.
Fire will cleanse your soul. I thought I was a phoenix who rose from the ashes of my past free of the pain and betrayal, but I was wrong. Jinx, Dwyn, Coda, Raz, and Mo were nothing more than bad memories until they magically reappeared in my perfectly organized world as smoking hot adults. By the time I realized they were the boys I loved as a teen, it was too late. For the second time, an explosion changed the course of my life in the blink of an eye. I don’t know if The Five are dead, captured, or hiding. What I do know is the shadowy client intent on conquering the criminal underworld by killing off competition will pay for daring to take what is mine. He may believe he’s won by using me to eliminate The Five, but there’s a twist he couldn’t plan for…The Guillotine is no longer working alone. AmazonKU
MELDERBLOOD (THE MELDERBLOOD CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by E A Winters
Princess Aviama’s world has been steeped in chaos ever since long-dormant magic returned – and came alive in her blood. Enemies to the north have summoned her to compete for the hand of their prince, an invitation she cannot refuse. Despite unstable powers, she is sent to keep the peace, gain the prince’s trust, and discover the hostile kingdom’s sinister plans. As rumors about the prince’s hatred for magic melders spread, Aviama is forced to conceal her abilities while battling to defend her kingdom—amidst whispers of a murderous secret society. With threats on the rise, Aviama starts to wonder if she’ll ever earn the prince’s trust. But will she live long enough to find out? AmazonKU
HONEY MOON (COASTAL WOLVES) by Harlowe Frost
Tamsin’s city is safe. She’s married Paige, the love of her live. Now all they need is some time to themselves. What could possibly go wrong? The newly married leader of the Santa Cruz werewolf pack and her wife decide to travel to Paris and London to celebrate their nuptials. Everything is set for their romantic getaway. In between the pain de chocolat and fish and chips, the two see nothing but romance and full bellies. When they arrive abroad, visiting the sites and friends is everything they hoped for, until they learn that witches and wolves are still at war in other parts of the world. Then Paige goes missing. Can Tamsin convince the foreign rivals to see past their animosity to help her find her mate? Follow Tamsin and Paige on this final journey into the lives of the pack from Santa Cruz. AmazonKU
NECK-ROMANIA (NECK ROMANCER BOOK EIGHT) by Elizabeth Dunlap
VS Note: From NOV 10.
Goddess, this is it. This is the end. Jaz’s long awaited honeymoon should be a time of joy, but she finds herself consumed with fear after everything she and her five husbands have been through. While prepping to resurrect her beloved father, she can’t help but wonder what took him in the first place, what sinister plot had he discovered that ended his life? Determined to uncover the truth, Jaz and Alec head straight into the lion’s den, taking their place beside the most powerful witches in the world. As she struggles to find answers, Jaz meets a mysterious wizard with secrets of his own, secrets that have been buried for centuries, secrets that will destroy everything she loves. Can Jaz trust him with their future, with everything they have at stake? Or will the destruction in his wake consume them all? Neck-Romania is the final book in the Neck-Romancer series, a medium burn reverse harem paranormal romance. AmazonKU
FANGING OUT (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 79) by Milly Taiden
Damon Davis is the new alpha of a small-town panther pride. He’s handsome and charismatic, well-respected, and never in need of female companionship. Of course, Gerri Wilder can’t let that continue. The matchmaker sent the most beautiful, caring and strong woman his way and he can’t think about anything but keeping her. Mia Jinks escaped her hometown a long time ago and never looked back. Now that her pride has a new alpha, she’s coming back, her heart cautiously open to the possibility of a fresh start. But just because he’s hot and charming doesn’t mean she’s ready for romance. Damon and Mia find themselves drawn to each other by a force that defies their attempts to resist. As love begins to blossom, a shadow from the past emerges. Damon has to find a way to save the community, Mia, and himself from a sadistic monster who will do whatever it takes to have all the power. AmazonKU
FINDING ANSWERS FOR CONFUSED SUCCUBI (OBSCURE ACADEMY BOOK 10) by Laura Greenwood
Can a charming cupid help a confused succubus work out who she is? Mandy has always worried that there’s something wrong with her, especially when she knows she doesn’t feel the same way about things as most succubi. When her best friend encourages her to seek out a cupid for help, Mandy turns to Darius, and soon finds herself uncovering things about herself that she never even thought possible. Finding Answers For Confused Succubi is a light-hearted succubus & cupid academy m/f romance set at Obscure Academy. It features a succubus trying to figure out who she is, and a handsome and sweet cupid determined to help her.
HIS ALPHA PRINCE by Kota Quinn
Trapped in one of the last territories where omegas have no rights, Astra only has two options: to be auctioned off to the highest bidder or to try to become one of the prized Jewel Omegas. When Astra’s best friend is forced into an arranged marriage, they decide to have one night of freedom by sneaking out to attend a night parade. Only, Astra never expects to meet an Alpha, let alone a demon Alpha who lights his soul on fire. Maven is a Prince of the Fourth Kingdom of the Demon Realm, and he is bored. Desperate to feel something, his friend convinces him to attend a series of parties where alphas get a chance to court the omegas looking for a mate. A week before the first ball, Maven attends a Christmas celebration where he meets his fated mate. Not wanting to frighten the little omega, Maven uses an incantation to appear human. He plans to win Astra’s heart before showing him his demon appearance. Only, Maven finds out his mate is the most sought-after omega of the season. AmazonKU
RETURN OF THE QUEEN: A WHY CHOOSE PARANORMAL ROMANCE (THE GODHUNTER SERIES BOOK 37) by Amy Sumida
Fairy Tales aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. After an accidental request sends Vervain far back in time, she finds herself stuck in a real faerie tale. But her arrival has set the story askew. The fated lovers aren’t falling, but villages in the Earth Kingdom are. To get home, the Godhunter will have to outmaneuver her own husband, find the culprit behind the sinkholes, and play matchmaker. A queen’s work is never done. AmazonKU
CLUBS: A DARK FANTASY (GAMES OF GODS BOOK TWO) by Charlie Nottingham
A witch librarian, a werewolf bar tender, a dead girl, and a detective who’s determined to make someone pay. Brooke and Declan have been inseparable since their one-night-stand unlocked an ancient myth confirming that they’re soulmates. A librarian and a bar tender. They shouldn’t work, but they can’t imagine life without each other now. But they just might have to. Because a dead woman was found outside Declan’s bar, and all the evidence points to him. As more bodies surface, and more evidence stacks against Declan, he and Brooke have to decide. Find who’s framing him themselves, or run before the nosy cop exposes their supernatural origins to the human world. AmazonKU
HER ORC GENTLEMAN (BLACK BEAR CLAN BOOK SIX) by Zoe Ashwood
When your family sends you to the orc kingdom to get rid of you, you know you’ve really messed up. Perhaps scratching the face of a rich lord was an excessive reaction to his attempt to win my hand in marriage. But how could I have known he’d get an infection and lose his eye? When the entire duke’s court turns against me, my uncle offers me a way out: serve as his emissary to the lands of King Gorvor, disappear from the public eye for a while, and return after people forget all about me. It seemed like a good idea at the start, but now I’m trying to navigate the orc court, and it’s not going great. In fact, an orc warrior has attached himself to my side, claiming I’m his fated mate. I want to hate him, because he’s always there, watching over me, protecting me – and my cat – but he’s more of a gentleman than any of the men I met in human lands. And when he offers to show me what being mated to an orc could be like, I cannot resist him for long. The issue is, I’m only here for the winter, and leaving might be more painful than I thought. AmazonKU
DELICIOUS ALPHA (OMEGAS INN LOVE BOOK THREE) by Lorelai M Hart
Ransom – My career as a chef doesn’t leave me much time for dating. Besides that, I’ve never been the suave type. It’s not that I don’t want to be, but issues with relationships in the past have left me cautious. So, when I receive an invitation to the famous Bearclaw Inn, I jump at the opportunity. All I have to do is show up, and an omega is almost promised. Matthias – I spend too much time in my own world. As a video game designer, it’s my job to create worlds, but my digital life has left my animal wanting more. He wants an alpha, a family, and more. Never heard of the Bearclaw Inn but a vacation away from screens sounds perfect to me. AmazonKU
THE GUTTER SHRIKE: BIRDS OF ERISHUM TRILOGY (KINGDOM OF ERISHUM BOOK TWO) by Gwen DeMarco
Vallen, once a member of the king’s shrikes, now stands accused of treason against the Kingdom of Erishum. Alongside four others, he has been condemned to serve as a sacrifice to the monstrous hyva that roam the Dying Wilds. His only hope for survival is a shadowy map and religious amulet his childhood friend Nyssa slipped him. Despite terrible odds, Vallen manages to escape from the sacrificial mound, but not before uncovering a terrible secret – one that could shatter the very bedrock of Erishum – only known to King Jorek and the Grand Enumerox Berossus. Now he must return to Erishum to save Nyssa from the fate of an irreconcilably corrupt kingdom. Their quest for escape takes them through the perilous heart of the Dying Wilds in the hopes of finding a new home. Their journey is fraught with challenges that stretch their bravery and resilience. Venturing into the treacherous depths of the corrupt land, Vallen and Nyssa find themselves locked in a relentless struggle against the ever-present dangers of hyvas, treacherous landscapes, unpredictable weather, and startling revelations. They forge on without knowing if there is even life beyond the vast dead lands. AmazonKU
TRICKY AS A THIEF (KEEPERS OF ENCHANTMENT BOOK THREE) by Kendra Moreno
Lambs will become Lions…Robin Hood is retired. He’s lived his life of thievery and adventure and he’s ready to settle down in the Enchanted Forest for good. No one can bother him anymore. Not the merry men. Not the rich idiots angry he stole from them. Nothing and no one. Until a woman steps from a magic portal and threatens him with a blade. Jill Morris has spent years trying to escape her prison in the Underworld, and when an opportunity comes, she takes it. She certainly didn’t expect to find herself back in the Enchanted Forest so different from when she left. Nor did she expect the man who refuses to help her stop the flow of demons that follows. When strangers appear and request her help, she can’t decline despite having her own problems. Her home is in trouble and the evil spreading must be stopped. The rot is taking over. The Followers of the Crimson Merge are rising. The Piper is leaving chaos everywhere he goes. Hades is sending death threats and love letters. There’s no other option for Jill than to face each problem head on. Now if only she can convince Robin Hood to come out of retirement and steal one last time.
FALL OF LIGHT (DARKER SHADE SERIES BOOK TWO) by T S Snow
Author’s note: Fall of Light is the second book in a series of stand-alones. Due to mature content, this book is not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen. Despite Rise of Shadows being a why choose romance, Fall of Light is a MF paranormal romance in with cameos from Mora and her guys. AmazonKU
COVEN TALES: BLOOD AND SECRETS by Erik Schubach
Detective Enid Vosh, a Malefica, or Witch, and recent graduate of the NYPD Academy, finds herself embroiled in a homicide case which points to a serial killer in the city. The victims all wind up being Elves who are hiding in the city as Sapiens, from the International Aelftus Assembly. Following the twists and turns in the case with her partner, Detective Rashid Sader, with the aid of Enid’s own Coven, the venerable Central Park Coven and improbably, a representative of the Elf Assembly, it is a race to find the killer before he strikes again. Secrets are revealed, including one Enid herself has held her whole life, and a new ally is made. Caroline Duffy, self made billionaire, takes an interest in Enid that is more than just professional, and Enid finds herself helpless against the beguiling woman.
KISS OF FROST (DRAGON LAIRDS SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Amy Pennza
What good is power if you can’t control it? That’s the question I’ve asked myself since I learned I’m the most powerful witch of my generation. In theory, I should be able to bend the air to my will. In practice, I’m more likely to accidentally trigger a hurricane. To prove myself, I have to capture the North Wind—the most volatile force on earth. As far as quests go, I expect it to suck. What I don’t expect is to meet my fated mate in the form of a smooth-talking Scottish Highlander. Callum McLeish is half-dragon and half-incubus. He’s also drop-dead gorgeous and determined to follow me to the frozen wastes. It’s cold in the North, but my new protector sets my nights ablaze. Things take a scorching turn when we arrive in the wastes and meet Graeme Abernathy. As a member of the Brotherhood of Ice Dragons, Graeme took vows to live a solitary life. His heart is frozen, and his attitude is as chilly as his castle. But dragons mate in threes. And the more time Callum and I spend around Graeme, the harder it is to deny the pull between us. Graeme isn’t supposed to feel anything. So why does he feel so perfect to Callum and me? Still, there’s something unsettling in the air. As things heat up between the three of us, danger does as well. Because Graeme has secrets—and a past that refuses to die. As the temperature plunges, the stakes couldn’t be higher. If I don’t unravel the mystery that swirls around Graeme, I could lose both of my men forever. AmazonKU
DIGNIFIED (BEGINNING’S END SERIES BOOK 11) by W J May
An arrow flies over the water…and two lives hang in the balance. After delivering their warning in the ivory citadel, the friends think their part of the story is over. Little do they realize, the adventure has only begun. While fleeing the island, a shocking act of violence brings heavy casualties. But every disaster has a silver lining, and the fellowship finds itself stronger than ever before. Stronger, but different. War is coming, and not everyone stands on the same side. The immortal army is gathering its forces, but the battle has already started on the other side of the sea. Darkness has struck, and the realm is bleeding. A thousand rising voices, and a thousand ready swords. Is there anything that can unite them? Is there anything that can cross the immortal divide? Or have some wounds struck too deep…? Be careful who you trust. Even the devil was once an angel.
VENOM KISSED: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by Sydney Winward
Monsters are captured for one reason only—to be experimented on and forced to serve in the king’s army. Betrayed by the people she loved the most, Kikka Takasi has known nothing but pain and misery throughout the long ten years of her captivity. A strong will and pure determination have been the only things keeping her from losing herself entirely, even if she lost something as precious as her voice during one of their experiments. Convinced she would die in captivity, she’s stunned when a group of Umazi warriors breaks her free and absconds her to safety. In his quest to rescue and protect monsters, Warren Steelsworn has vowed to keep himself from falling for one of them again after the tragedy of what happened the first time. But everything changes when he meets Kikka, a winged-snake shifter who shares a special spark with him. However, she doesn’t speak, and it only makes him want to learn more about her. Despite his vows, he can’t help the feelings of attraction and desire growing between them. But peace is short-lived when the king wants her back, and he will stop at nothing to reclaim her. Can Warren honor his vow to himself and let her go? Or will he shatter bonds and risk everything for the woman his heart has wanted all along? Amazon
GRAVE CONSEQUENCES by Sandra Barret
When Tamar Richler, an unlicensed necromancer, raises someone from the dead, she is forced to earn her license from researcher and top necromancy expert in the state, Maddy Wu. Maddy is both beautiful and unreachable, with lofty standards Tamar feels she can never meet. Maddy knows better than anyone the dangers of unlicensed magic. After an accident years before leaves one brother dead and the other mysteriously uninjured, Maddy attempts a resurrection herself before the ambulance and licensed necromancer can arrive. The result leaves her with chronic illness and fatigue, and her brother in a coma. Now her only goal is to right her wrong and bring him back. When Tamar connects the dots to what really happened, the two of them must fight against the most politically powerful necromancer in the state to save a life and prevent the threat to their own survival.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GARGOYLE by Liana Brooks
Meet Iris Muhly, American star of the hit international TV show Shattered. Just kidding. Ingenue Iris definitely acts in the show, but the vibe? Less ‘star’ and more ‘character the fans hate most’. Bad enough on a normal show. But on a show where fans literally vote to control the plot? A disaster bad enough to potentially kick her all the way out of Korea since her work visa expires the moment her contract does. Arriving home on a freezing December night to find her agent in the process of moving a Jpop star into her apartment? Hardly a vote of confidence. And that’s before a package explodes on Iris, literally showering her in death threats. If only the fans loved her enough to vote for her to stay. Heck, right now she’d settle for a place to stay tonight. Or a vote (of confidence) from, say, Max Kang, hotter-than-hot lead villain in the cast of Shattered.
DEATH PULLS THE STRINGS (THE ALCHEMICAL TALES BOOK SIX) by Elle Hartford
In this magical mix-up of fairy tales and murder, Little Red Riding Hood solves the mystery at the heart of Pinocchio . . .What does it mean to be truly “alive?” Red is looking forward to accompanying her boyfriend to a conference in the big city, Brass. Too bad her best friend and magical companion, William, isn’t on board! In fact, William’s been acting strange, and it’s only when he hears of a murder in Brass that he decides to tag along. Along with their friend Officer Thorn, Red and William have been asked to consult as impartial investigators in the death of a city gnome. The problem? It wasn’t only a gnome who died: an enchanted broom was found destroyed as well. To make matters worse, the crime was reported by a young “puppet” who wasn’t taken seriously at first. With each new twist and clue, Red finds herself more tangled up in strings of deceit, magic, and politics. The entire city of Brass is wondering if puppets and magical creatures can act freely–and in the midst of it all, William is preoccupied with a shadowy stranger . . .With each new mystery, Red is willing to learn something new. But this time, what she learns just may be the most elusive quality of all: what it takes to be a real friend!
THE ACCIDENTAL TIME TRAVELERS COLLECTIVE by Various
It’s About Time – Time-traveling thieves and assassins. Mysterious visitors from the past and future. Historical encounters that were never meant to be. Predestination paradoxes and miraculous machines. Journeys through the ages that take unpredictable twists and turns, sending the travelers—and the reader—where they least expect. Welcome to The Accidental Time Travelers Collective, Volume 1, featuring twelve short stories by an international group of speculative fiction authors who share a common love of time travel. Each story ventures into the realm of alternate possibilities (or impossibilities). The stories range from whimsical to technical, thrilling to uplifting. Some will make you laugh. Others will touch you in surprising ways. All offer an adventure into tantalizing futures and haunting pasts. So if you’re ready for a wild ride, take a trip through time with us! Amazon
SECRETS AND KISSES (BLUE RIDGE MAGIC BOOK TWO) by M A Innes
Stefan – Magic. As a librarian, Stefan knows there’s magic in books and imagination, but it isn’t until he moves to the mountains of North Carolina that he realizes people can come with magic too…well, the locals at least seem to come with magic…and fascinating relationship dynamics he thought were just on TV and in books. Boyd – Dragons. Somehow, the council gave Boyd the job of telling the new librarian that dragons and mages are real. He’s not sure who he pissed off to be the one to scare the adorable librarian into leaving town, but he’s not happy about it. A man as sweet and shy as the town’s new librarian can’t have any idea about what the locals are hiding or what kind of thoughts Boyd has been having about him, can he? When people aren’t as innocent or grumpy as they seem, a curious librarian and a slightly grumpy dragon will learn that love is even stronger when there’s a bit of magic involved. AmazonKU
DARK VOYAGE MATTERS OIF THE MIND (THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 78) by I T Lucas
As conflicting expectations strain Dagor and Frankie’s budding relationship, they join a shore excursion to the ruins of Tehuacalo, where an ancient map of dubious origins claims a powerful amulet is buried. Despite Kian’s reservations about the danger of entering cartel territory, Kalugal is set on leading the group of immortals, gods, and one human on an adventure and promises they will be back in time for Amanda and Dalhu’s wedding. When the leisurely archeological quest turns into a deadly conflict, the group stumbles upon a much more precious treasure than the amulet they have set out to uncover. AmazonKU
THE LIES OF VAMPIRES AND SLAYERS: MAGIFORD SUPERNATURAL CITY (MAGIC ON MAIN STREET BOOK ONE) by K M Shea
By night, they fight in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. By day, they are friendly next-door neighbors. Neither of them know that their alter egos are archenemies. I’ve spent my life training in the family business of slaying vampires, but I’m tired of all the death. I want to prove we slayers can help society, not just break it. I start my new life by joining the Magiford supernatural task force, which exists to protect humans and supernaturals from harmful magic. There’s just one problem. All of my teammates who work the night shift with me are scared of me since slayers are the assassins of the supernatural world. Worse yet, even though I’m doing my best at pretending to be a human during the day—a necessity as a lone slayer can quickly become a dead slayer—I’ve utterly failed to win over any of the humans in my apartment complex since I have the charisma of an overdue investigation report. That changes when a handsome vampire moves in next door. Connor may not be willing to try …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
MATING INSTINCT (MOON SHIFTER BOOK THREE) by Katie Reus
VS note: A re-release, which has been “lightly edited and rewritten” per tha author.
She left because he couldn’t love her the way she needed…Human Kat Saburova had her heart broken by the Shifter Council’s ruthless enforcer. So she left and never looked back. A year later, an attack that nearly kills her brings him back into her orbit—but she wants nothing to do with him. Now he’ll do anything to save her…Shifter Jayce Kazan has made countless enemies, but for a short time he found peace with a sweet, funny human. Though it tore his heart out, he let her go for her own good. But someone tried to kill her and inadvertently turned her into a shifter. And now that she’s in danger, he’ll cross every line to save her. Even if that means saving her from herself. As he fights for a second chance, the extremists who almost killed her once are looking to finish the job.
URIEL: YULE LADS BOOK TWO by Macy Blake
His holiday is about to go off-book…Uriel Lad is single all the way. He enjoys his quiet life in the small town of Mistletoe Falls, running Ornamentary Books and More. This holiday, though, Uriel’s Yule Lad magic is back, which means making mischief throughout the season. It should be a perfect Christmas, until his new friend Joe begs for help with a problem. Joe Watson loves his new life in the quaint little holiday town he’s come to call home. His happiness is threatened when his ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly. In a panic, Joe claims that his closest friend in Mistletoe Falls is his boyfriend—his fake boyfriend who has snow interest in love or romance. Uriel’s magic is causing havoc in his life, and his pretend relationship with Joe is complicating matters even further. He’ll have to use every trick in the book to save his heart and make sure Joe gets the happily ever after he’s always wanted. AmazonKU
A PACK CHRISTMAS: MYSTICS AND MAYHEM HOLIDAY STORY by Heather Renee
One bright idea. One holiday. Lots of chaos. Cait wants to have the perfect Christmas, but Roman thinks she’s possibly lost her mind. Then, when nothing seems to be going right, she just might agree with him. But freak snowstorms, Grinch-y wolf shifters, missing dragons, and new mate bonds won’t stop the festivities. With the help of Lucinda, Andie, Amersyn, and even Dawsyn, Cait’s Christmas celebrations continue. It doesn’t matter that someone spiked the punch, the power has gone out, and that there might not be enough food for everyone to eat. The gang’s all back together and by the time the clock strikes midnight. There just might be a little surprise waiting under the tree for each of them. This is a standalone story within the Mystics and Mayhem world and told from multiple points-of-view. It’s best enjoyed as long as you’ve read at least one of the previous trilogies and as a fun holiday read! AmazonKU
DAZZLING by Chikodili Emelamadu
Treasure and her mother lost everything when Treasure’s father died. Haggling for scraps in the market, Treasure meets a man who promises to change their fortunes, but his feet are hovering just a few inches above the ground. He’s a spirit, and he promises to bring Treasure’s beloved father back to life if she’ll do one terrible thing for him first.
Ozoemena has an itch in the middle of her back. It’s an itch that speaks to her patrilineal destiny, an honor never before bestowed upon a girl, to defend the land and protect its people by becoming a Leopard. Her father impressed upon her what an honor this was before he vanished, but it’s one she couldn’t want less—she has enough to worry about as she tries to fit in at a new boarding school. But as the two girls reckon with their burgeoning wildness and the legacy of their missing fathers, Ozoemena’s fellow students start to vanish. Treasure’s obligations to the spirit escalate, and Ozoemena’s duty of protection as a Leopard grows. Soon the girls’ destinies and choices alike set them on a dangerous collision course. Ultimately, they must ask themselves: in a world that always says no to women, what must two young girls sacrifice to get what is theirs?
HAUNTED BY MYTH by Barbara Ann Wright
Chloe knew her future would be boring. Every job pales in comparison to the family legacy: hunting monsters and banishing ghosts. But that birthright belongs to her mother and sister, leaving Chloe forever outside looking in. Until her sister dies without warning. Chloe gets the family magic, a lack of self-confidence, a grieving mother, a sarcastic spirit guide, and room for nothing else, especially love. And lately, someone seems to be summoning ghosts and protecting monsters, and all clues point to one very famous face: Helen of Troy. Helen has spent hundreds of years running a sanctuary and rehab for the last mythical creatures on earth. And she has a huge chip on her shoulder about that whole Trojan War thing. Neither she nor Chloe has time for the other’s philosophy or to see if their growing attraction is more than skin-deep, not when there are some monsters that won’t be sent to the Underworld without a fight.
THE ROYAL CURSE (TWILIGHT MAGES BOOK ONE) by Eliot Grayson
His birth magic leaves Prince Nikola with nothing but bad choices: live as another man’s possession, subject to his whims and his desires, or remain dependent on a potion that stunts his powers and prevents him from knowing love. Andreas vows to protect the prince with his life—whether Nikola wants him to or not. After all, the queen pays his soldier’s wage. Nikola’s nothing but a job to do. But when they find themselves stranded, with Nikola’s potion running out, Andreas has to…improvise. Because what Prince Nikola needs to survive is the opposite of a lowly guard’s respectful protection. It should’ve been only one night. Just until the potion’s refilled. But now that Nikola’s had Andreas’s touch, he craves Andreas again and again. He shouldn’t. But he—and his magic—can’t live without it…The Royal Curse is a high-heat MM fantasy romance with a stubborn prince, an even more stubborn soldier, and cursed magic that can’t be denied. There is an attempted on-page assault that is not between the main characters. HEA guaranteed. AmazonKU
ORLAINA (UNBOUND PROPHECY) by J L Jackola
One will claim her. One will covet her. One will cherish her. One will cage her. They will all underestimate her. Orlaina gave her heart to Diarmund the moment she took her first step as a goddess, but his brother, Aodhan, refused to see her as anyone but his. The strife caused by his obsessive need to rule will bring Orlaina to her breaking point. In her desperation, she will strike back and create a prophecy that will run its course for millennia. Her legacy will shape their world. Her power will define her reign as a goddess to be feared. AmazonKU
SHRIKE: BIRDS OF PREY BOOK TWO by Karlee Berrios
After the events of Albatross (the kidnapping, Isla’s real identity, a gruesome murder— he definitely deserved it, but still) left everyone reeling, Shrike picks up right where we left off with Isla, Fritz, and Caspian struggling to find answers. And a certain missing redhead. The introduction of Eamon and his Arcana Militum changes everything, giving them the upper hand needed to rescue Bel. But does he have to irritate Isla every step of the way? Yes. Of course, he does. Even if they manage to free Bel, the things she’s seen will stay with her forever, the consequences of someone else’s sins weighing her down once again. Not only will Bel transform, both inside and out, but every one of them is irrevocably changed through the events of Shrike, for better or worse. AmazonKU
LIKE A MOTH TO A FLAME by Carmen Rosales
AN AMANT FOR THE ALLIGATOR (SHIFTER’S REGIME BOOK 14) by Charlie RichardsKeeping the Peace: After a miscommunication, a shifter must track down his missing mate. Enforcer Rigel Patterson is known around Shifter Headquarters as a playboy, and he’s okay with that. After all, he doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with enjoying himself while he waits for Fate to deliver his mate to him. While at a club, Rigel is thrilled when She finally delivers the other half of his soul to him—a handsome human named Tucker. Rigel quickly whisks his mate out of the club, enjoying a night of passion. Except, upon waking the next morning, he finds Tucker gone. Rigel realizes that he should have done a little more talking, but it’s too late. He enlists the aid of friends to help him find Tucker. When Rigel runs across Tucker by accident, he’s overjoyed. In his enthusiasm, he accidentally outs Tucker to his parents. After an explosive display, Rigel realizes explaining he’s an alligator shifter, mates, and the paranormal world could be the least of his problems. Can Rigel convince Tucker to forgive him and give them a chance? Amazon Apple Books
HAUNTED WATERS (AN ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK TWO) by Jenna St James and Stephanie Damore
With her first month in the Bermuda Triangle in the books as the new PADA detective, Isla Cearta is feeling good about her decision to stay. If only PADA hadn’t thrown her a curveball and paired her with a civilian consultant–the infuriatingly handsome treasure-seeking demigod, Jace Solari. Oh, and his snarky glow-in-the-dark dragon, Glo. But Isla was a professional. She could handle the two troublemakers. All she had to do was make sure a case didn’t arise that required PADA involvement. But luck wasn’t on Isla’s side. When shop owner Felix Darrow is murdered, and the list of suspects is long, Jace and Isla must pair up once again to discover who killed the shifty antiques dealer. When the crime-solving pair discovers one of the stolen pieces might be the missing fertility stone they’ve been chasing, Isla immediately suspects the thief might be the mysterious woman she’s glimpsed a handful of times on the beach. The woman she believes may be her missing mother. Can Jace, Isla, and Glo untangle the web of deceit surrounding Felix’s murder and the elusive fertility stone? Or will the secrets of the haunted waters consume them first? AmazonKU
MY VALIANT PRINCESS (MIDDLEMARCH GATHERING BOOK FOUR) by Shelly Munro
Princess Allegra Wolfehart will stop at nothing to save her people from the corruption in her kingdom. But when an attempt is made on her life, she realizes threats lurk around every corner. Werewolf Dylan Stewart is living a peaceful life in New Zealand until his sister’s best friend, Princess Allegra, arrives to visit. With her beauty and determination, she turns his world upside down. However, danger follows Allegra to Middlemarch and threatens their budding romance. Will their love withstand the challenges, or will Allegra’s enemies snuff it out before their relationship has the chance to bloom?
FAE WARRIOR’S QUEEN (BETWEEN DAWN AND DUSK BOOK FIVE) by Jamie Schlosser
I don’t know how long I’ve been enslaved in the Lost Land, but by the time a fierce warrior comes to my rescue, I think it’s too late for me. This place robs you of your emotions and takes away all your hope. It turns you into an empty shell until there’s nothing left to save. But, miraculously, within minutes of meeting Kai, I start to feel sparks of life inside me—admiration, attraction, and most of all, empathy. My scarred hero wears the evidence of his own trauma on his skin. Hundreds of thick lines are displayed on his arms, his back, and even on his face. He’s obviously been through unthinkable pain, yet he’s strong, brave, and passionately determined to resurrect my dead heart. Unfortunately, my captor won’t just let us walk out of here. Always one for games, the evil overlord presents us with our only way to escape: If we face three challenges in his enchanted maze and win each test, we’re free to go. Kai has no idea what he’s agreeing to when he says yes, but I do. Without a doubt, it’s a trick. Because Armand wants my misery above all else, and the best way for him to get it is to let me fall in love with a man I don’t get to keep. AmazonKU
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS MIRACLES (DEMONIC ADVENTURES AND AFTERLIFE ADVENTURES BOOK FOUR) by Shannon Mae
Nachielus (not Nicholas) may have gotten into a bit of trouble over unsanctioned miracles, ending up on the upstairs’ naughty list. Sure, maybe he’d gotten a little carried away with the whole Christmas thing, but he hadn’t meant to become a part of folklore, and surely that wasn’t a reason to bury him in centuries of paperwork. Banned from topside and missing his favorite holiday, he gets a push from a certain demon to pop up and have a look around. When he meets Beckett, a Christmas-loving elf enthusiast who mistakes him for the Santa hired for a fundraiser, how can he say no? Next thing he knows, Nach is in over his head again, because this is one human he can’t resist. Beck’s Christmas is merry and bright, especially after he encounters Nach, the hottie in questionable Santa attire. Nach’s kindness, generosity, and charm have Beck falling faster than a snowflake. With no place to stay, obviously Beck needs to bring Nach home with him. Beck never believed in love at first sight before, but there’s just something about Nach that calls to him, and it isn’t long before he’s trying to figure out to keep this sexy Santa all to himself. AmazonKU
REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED WITH EGGNOG by Ada Rayne
When a charming stranger named Carson walks into the modest gift shop owned by her parents and asks for directions to the nearby resort, Destiny has no idea her holiday plans are about to unravel faster than a poorly knitted ugly Christmas sweater. Her cat Velvet, of course, is not nearly as clueless as she is. Meanwhile at the Christmas Hills Resort, strange paranormal occurrences begin to stir. With Destiny’s talent for cooking and Carson’s marketing prowess, they find themselves at the heart of a chilling mystery, unraveling ghostly secrets with more twists and turns than a cinnamon bark pretzel. With the help of a quirky ensemble of townsfolk, the duo must solve the mystery before it’s too late. In a town where holiday cheer meets ghostly fear, can Destiny and Carson rekindle their holiday spirit and let love dispel the haunting shadows of Christmas Hills? AmazonKU
GLORY, GLORY HELLELUJAH (SEDUCTIVE SINS COLLECTION BOOK THREE) by Lexie Winston
They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but Glory knows that’s a load of shit. It’s bumpy and dusty, and it smells bad, not to mention the gatekeeper is a royal PITA. But if that’s what it’s going to take to save herself and her mates from whomever it is that is targeting them, then the denizens of the infernal realm better watch out because hell hath no fury like a bounty-hunting gluttony demon on a mission.What she finds there surprises them all. Bounty Hunting just became a whole new ball game. Join Glory as she explores the underworld and meets the Uncle, she never knew she had while trying to keep her and her mates alive. AmazonKU
THE BLACKENED BLADE by Isla Davon
Not many people get a second chance, let alone a second life. I died. Burning in a prison cell I spent years of my life rotting away in. I had been beaten, battered and bruised beyond repair…but not broken. Never broken. By whatever miracle, I’ve been brought back ten years into my past and before I was locked away…But to a different kind of hell…Wensridge Academy. A place filled with only memories of pain and suffering. But this time I’ll break the wheel of misfortune, and with it all the people who caused my suffering and death. This time I’ll have the life I should have always had. *The Blackened Blade is the first in a new paranormal why choose series. AmazonKU
THE COVETED BETA (COVETED PREY BOOK 20) by L V Lane
I love my husband dearly. He is everything I desire. Only something happens when his alpha best friend visits that I’m not ready to acknowledge or admit. What starts as an innocent dance with his sinfully handsome friend takes an unexpected turn. Now I see longing in my husband’s eyes as he confesses that he likes the thought of sharing me.
I tell my husband I want no one else but a door has been opened, one that cannot easily be closed. We invited an alpha into our bedroom willingly. We forgot about their dark, possessive side. Publisher’s note: Short in length but full of spice! AmazonKU
KNOT AGAIN SATAN: A HOLIDAY NOVELLA (UNHOLY HOLIDAYS BOOK TWO) by Calliope Stewart
Oh unholy night…Winter break has finally come for art student Eden Evans. While all of her friends are going home for the holidays, Eden’s taking a trip straight to Hell to visit the man who rocked her world on Halloween night. She’s excited and intrigued to learn more about Luc and to experience more of the blistering heat of what he can do to her. But what she finds is a man who seems a bit softer and more unsure of himself. Luc is nervous to share his world with someone for the first time in over three millennia. After all, not every woman likes flaming fire pits and the moans of sinners. He’s willing to do everything in his power to give Eden the best Christmas possible… even if he can’t actually say the word Christmas. This is an MF omegaverse tale that picks up a few months after where Knot Today Satan left off. As always, these are a walk on the wild side, so read the triggers carefully before reading. AmazonKU
SPELLBOUND AT PEMBERLEY: A PRIDE & PREJUDICE VARIATION (FITZWILLIAM DARCY, MAGE BOOK ONE) by Abigail Reynolds
Fitzwilliam Darcy is a powerful mage and master of illusions. His abilities make him the perfect man for a dangerous mission to end the devastating war with Napoleon – a mission that would leave him little chance of returning alive. When he meets the enchanting Elizabeth Bennet, whose magical Talents are as deep as they are inexplicable, he knows he needs her help. And there’s only one way to get that – marriage. Immediately. Elizabeth wants nothing to do with his plan. Marrying Darcy would mean breaking her strong and beloved magical bond to Longbourn and giving up the use of her Talent forever. Then dragons enter the war in Europe, and England’s survival hangs in the balance. And Elizabeth must make the ultimate sacrifice. In this first book of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage trilogy, dragons are already watching their newlywed journey to Pemberley, and a shocking discovery will force them to question everything they believe. Can they learn to trust each other and work together to save their country–and their lives? AmazonKU
OF DEATH AND DARKNESS by Megan Montero
A woman marked by death. A demon who would send her there himself. A revolution that will change it all. Death comes to us all… or so they say. But they never said that’s what I’d become… death. I’d spent my life taking care of everyone else besides myself. I finally let go for one night. One night of freedom. One night of fun. One night to dance my burdens away. But all it took was that one night for me to be thrown into a cruel fantasy world where only the strongest survived. All I want is to go home and find my sister, the only person who means anything to me, but I’m trapped in this world where the demons use the elements like weapons. Except I don’t have any powers like them, none of the elements bend to my will. But what I do have is lethal and terrifying, people are dropping dead at my feet and I have no idea why or how. To make matters worse, this gift of mine lands me…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
WOLF OF ASHES: DARK MAGIC SHIFTERS BOOK ONE by Everly Frost
His dark crown will be mine. My mother was imprisoned for a crime she didn’t commit. She was locked away in darkness, never to see light again. I was born into that darkness, that perpetual night. I learned to survive without sunlight and to thrive on the scraps that were thrown to me. All because someone didn’t want me to claim my birthright. Now I’m free. And I’m coming for what’s mine. I’ll go deep into the nightmares of an empire built on blood and bones to find the man whose name my mother couldn’t utter. A beast who stole my place among supernaturals. I’ll do whatever it takes to slice his empire apart, piece by little piece. Even if it means making a deal with a man whose thirst for vengeance exceeds my own. A broken king. The darkest of them all. In return for his power, he wants more from me than I can give. He wants my heart. AmazonKU
FATES OF MONSTERS (THE WYVERN CLAN SERIES BOOK FIVE) by G Bailey
We are the last defence against The Rift and its monsters.I have to stop them all before they destroy Wyvcelm. Lost in The Rift, Emerson and I have to find our way back to our world before it’s too late. Junepit City is gone, and now Louie has all the power he needs to destroy the rest of our world. But the veil is calling to me, and there is a reason I fell into The Rift world. The Goddess left a sword in the Rift, but the price to claim the sword might cost too much. It’s our only hope. Will the sword’s magic be enough to stop Louie? My name is Calliophe Eveningstar, and I am queen of the Wyern’s and Fae. With my king and mate, we will save them all. Or there will be nothing left. AmazonKU
PATCHWORK PIXIE (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 19) by Viola Grace
Getting over terror and learning to live again is rough, but Ruby never hides from a challenge. She leaves her fiancé, meets her mates, fights for her own survival, and joins an ice dance performance. The holidays are very busy when you go from beta to elf in moments. Compulsion forced Ruby to find a good man, get engaged, and settle down. It was what everyone said she should do. When she found her fiancé cheating with her best friend, she took the out and got as far away from him as she could. Her family isn’t exactly happy to see her, but they take care of her while she gets over her shock, and after they see the video footage from her security cameras, they call her a lawyer. Marshall is the lawyer in question. After he takes notes, interviews her, and gets a copy of the video, she’s dismissed to head off to her job at the family business, and after a few moments of talking to police, she is free to go. Work is mind-numbing, but when she heads out for lunch…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
CAPTIVE NANNY TO THE WOLF (FAE CROSSING SHIFTERS BOOK TWO) by Samantha Leal and Pamela Avery
Winona York is has just come off an epic fail as a nanny is ready to turn the page. Little does she know that through some crossed wires, she is moving out of the proverbial frying pan and into a sizzling hot fire. That fire comes in the form is hot-as-sin Rollo Wright. As part of Fae Crossing pack, this wolf is in desperate need of a nanny. The cute young human who shows up is perfect. Only catch is, that there must be some mistake, because she claims she doesn’t work with shifters. Unfortunately when a tip comes in on a killer on the loose, Rollo has no choice but to lock her in with his four young cubs so he can do his duty. With the elusive and deadly Frederick on the loose, no one is safe, and now Winona is faced with an impossible choice. Abandon the four cute as hell kiddos and her own safety, or stay with an unhinged wolf shifter holding her against her will. Bound together by fate, it isn’t long til sparks fly. But will they be able to survive a threat that has been plaguing Fae Crossing? And will they be able to survive each other?
A PEGASUS FOR CHRISTMAS (SHIFTERS FOR CHRISTMAS BOOK SIX) by Zoe Chant
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… a pegasus in a hideous Christmas sweater. Christmas is just another day for Celeste. As the destined protector of magical wards keeping an unspeakable threat at bay, she’s fated to spend her days in a deserted lighthouse, maintaining the wards and watching out for danger. Oh, and she’s not allowed to tell anyone who doesn’t know about magic, either – which meant breaking it off with the love of her life twenty-two years ago. But now, the wards aren’t working anymore. And the creature they’re holding back knows it. As a senior agent of the Shifter Patrol Corps, pegasus shifter Pierce Hardwicke is dedicated to his job. There’s been nothing else for him ever since his fated mate suddenly broke up with him over twenty years ago. He’s been sitting behind a desk for years now, managing his team – but now there are reports of unusual earth tremors off a small island, and all of his team are away on Christmas break. There’s no choice but to go visit the tiny island town of Portsmith to investigate. He can deal with the tremors. He can deal with the quirky locals who don’t know how to mind their own business. He can deal with his pegasus’s need to voice an opinion on everything. But running into his fated mate again after all these years may be the straw that broke the pegasus’s back. AmazonKU
ALL FOXED UP (CRAZY LIKE A FOX BOOK ONE) by Sam Hall
Holly has never felt like she was the main character. So when her bestie, Nat, and her hunky bear shifter mates invite Holly up to the Big Smoke for a typical Aussie summer Christmas, she comes. To support her bestie, to bathe in the reflected glow of all of that love going on in the sleuth. To keep Nat’s unruly boys in line. And find her own mates. Wait, what? When a game of beach cricket goes wrong, Nat ends up in the lap of not one, but three super hot paranormal guys. But these fellas aren’t bears. They’re something a whole lot more wily, and they’re gonna need to be. Holly is backpedalling as fast as she can. But we all know what that does to red blooded shifter men. AmazonKU
CAUTION (BLACKWOOD AFTER DARK BOOK TWO) by Christina C Jones
VS Note: Vampires. And that was it for a blurb.
Find something safe to do..(Caution is a paranormal novella) AmazonKU
FORTY PROOF AND DEAD (RISE OF THE BLLOD WITCH) (MAGICAL MIDLIFE DEATH BOOK TWO) by Tia Didmon
Part human. Part witch. Totally dead. My transition into the Shadow Bone clan has been less than smooth, with my drag queen ex continuing to break protocols. On top of juggling my unusual family dynamic; my bloodthirsty mentor and vampire leader are at odds about my future as a death dealer. When the coven high priestess unearths a prophecy about a medieval witch that transitioned, and was lost to blood madness, Rene and I hunt for a scroll that depicts her. After another attempt on my life and the death of a clan member, we believe this conspiracy predates the Lycan war, and another is coming. As my power intensifies, and more vampires are targeted, will I choose between the coven that raised me or the clan that despises me? AmazonKU
CAPTIVATED BY WILD BEAR SHIFTER (A ROGUE SHIFTERS AND HUNTERS BOOK FIVE) by Brittany White
From shifter hater to shifter lover, my heart underwent a transformation as magical as the moon guiding their ethereal change. I came from a long line of ancestors who hated shifters and made it their life’s work to see that every shifter was destroyed. I followed in their footsteps. Arrogant and rich, I had no concerns in life except pleasing myself. I overheard Dean talking about his shifter status in my own resort. Busting into his room, I promised that I would have him and his friends killed. Dean had other ideas. To protect himself and his friends, he kidnapped me and took me from the comfortable life I knew in Ivy Springs to a rustic cabin that didn’t even have an indoor toilet. Without access to technology or money, I was stuck. Just as a caterpillar turns into a beautiful butterfly, I changed. I forgot the arrogant, selfish person I was and became human. Along the way, my hatred of shifters turned to understanding that they are just like every other human, just with extraordinary talents. I also found my extreme hate for shifters turned into an intense love for the bear shifter who kidnapped me. While I was busy finding myself, my brother sent a group of ruthless hunters to force me to return to Ivy Springs, even if it meant the death of the man I had come to love. AmazonKU
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