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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WED TO THE ALIEN ROGUE (ACCIDENTAL ALIEN BRIDES BOOK EIGHT) by January Bell
Sure, he’s my husband— but we’re only friends. The minute our commanding officers assign us to track down the Roth and missing human women, I know it’s a setup. Just my huge husband, Aeroz, and me, together, in a small space ship for however long it takes? Yeah. It’s definitely a set up. But Aeroz is an absolute gentleman —er, gentlealien— and not only do we get along great, but we’re also a good team. He’s a great sparring partner, he’s charming and funny, and I love beating him at whatever Earth or Suevan game we play before we go to our respective beds at night. Everything changes, though, when we have to pretend to be on a lover’s vacation to blend in on a space station in our hunt for the Roth. The tension heats up until I realize maybe… just maybe, Aeroz might be more than a friend. Much more. We have a job to do, though, and it’s dangerous. The Roth are headed to Earth again, and we are the ones closest enough to stop them from mounting another devastating invasion. We don’t have time to be distracted by love. Or is love exactly what we need to save the day? AmazonKU
PROTECTED BY THE ALIEN WARRIOR by Fern Fraser
I never expected to get sucked through a wormhole, dumped back in time, get separated from the tour group, and lose my bestie all at the same time. And I definitely didn’t plan on being captured by a ripped warrior, Prince Zaryk, who manipulates matter, has glowing tattoos, and rocks diamond-like skin. I need to find my BFF, but how? I’m stuck with a sexy escaped prisoner who doesn’t speak a word of English, communicates in body language, and can’t keep his hands off me. I’m quickly learning nothing’s normal anymore, but if I want to survive, I’ve got to roll with the punches. Zaryk calls me Vah-Neesss-Ahh, and let’s just say I’ve got this situation under control. AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE DIAMOND KING by Violet Rae
Mara – I like to think I’m an open-minded gal, but I’ve never believed in the whole “we’re not alone in the universe” thing. Wormholes? Time travel? Aliens? Um, nope.But when I’m ripped from my comfortable-if-a-tad-boring-life to a strange, prehistoric land, these phenomena seem the only plausible explanation. Because I’m pretty sure my version of Earth doesn’t have insects the size of small cars and beasties with four eyes. The biggest surprise of all is the seven-foot alien with sparkly skin and a bod made for sin who appears from nowhere, grunting at me in a strange, guttural language. The dude is huge, growly, and looks like he wants to club me over the head with his enormous weapon and drag me to his cave to make cute alien babies. Yet there’s no denying his wicked fighting skills when I’m attacked by a giant snake-beast, convincing me that my best chance of survival is to stick with my unexpected knight in sparkly armor. But as we traverse the primitive landscape together, my life isn’t the only thing at risk… my heart is too. AmazonKU
THE MOUNTAIN ALIEN’S WOMAN by Ella Blake
Adrik – I had accepted my fate. Refusing to serve the warlord’s daughter and commit to a life of violence and brutality had consequences. Mine are hard labor on a prison planet, but the ship carrying me there, crashes on a planet in an uninhabited system. In time, we survivors make lives for ourselves and I’ve resigned myself to being alone, mateless, in this hostile land. Until she arrives. Savannah ignites a fire in me that burns hot and relentless, but Savannah doesn’t trust her heart…or me. In order to survive the monster who wants to take her away, she’ll have to. Savannah – I’m a gig worker, trying to pay off my mother’s debt, when I hear a news story about unhinged scientists taking over some fancy particle accelerator and running mad experiments. It’s just a story until I’m hit with a wave of space-time distortion and yanked to…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
MARRIED TO THE GRUMPY ALIEN by Kat Baxter and Emma Lee Jayne
Cressida – I never imagined that a trip to the art museums of Amsterdam would result in me being sent back in time. I am not a woman built to survive in a stone age Viking village. Almost as soon as I arrive, they’re threatening to burn me at the stake. Things go from bad to worse when an actual Norse God descends from the heavens to rescue me. Because he’s not actually a god, he just looks like one. In truth, he’s an alien. And he’s convinced I’m destined to be his love slave. AmazonKU
ALIEN IN CHAINS (LUXX WARRIORS ON EARTH BOOK TWO) by Liz Paffel
Sexy neighbor suddenly returns after disappearing for months? ✓ Attraction to sexy neighbor is hotter than ever? ✓ Someone is aggressively messing with her and it’s escalating? Gross. ✓ Rinna Mackey is delightfully surprised when her mysterious neighbor Tristan magically appears after disappearing for months. Though she knows nothing about him, it doesn’t stop her ridiculous infatuation with his tall, rock hard body, perfect hair… perfect everything! Someone has been vandalizing their apartment building while he’s been gone and Rinna is a target. When an embarrassing mishap causes Tristan to step in, she has no choice but to accept his offer of help, and a date that makes her feel like there is SO MUCH more between them. ven if he waves more red flags than she can count. Tristan is bound to the prince of Luxxor. He’s forbidden to take a mate, but his instinct to protect the small human female is too powerful to ignore. Beheading is worth it if it means protecting Rinna. But first, he has to get free of his chains.
THRILLED BY HER PROTECTOR (WYVERN PROTECTION UNIT BOOK FIVE) by C D Gorri
As the liaison between the Department for Paranormal Creatures & Activity and the Wyvern Protection Unit, it’s just not appropriate for Jennifer Dylluan to have the hots for one of her team. Ignoring her baser instincts is harder than it looks, and a girl can only take so much before she cracks. Zircon Wessex had always known she was the one for him. Silently waiting for her to acknowledge their bond has been sheer torture. But he’s a one woman Wyvern, and his heart is set on the unattainable Owl. When a spaceship full of Alien Wyverns lands on Earth, Jennifer is assigned to guard the group of curious Shifters. It wouldn’t be a problem, except most of the newbies are females hunting for mates, and Zircon is currently available. Jealousy has her holding onto her Owl by a thread, but there’s a bigger problem. With dissent among the ranks, Jennifer’s life is threatened, and she needs protection. Who could be a better bodyguard than the male driving her crazy? Zircon and Jennifer soon find themselves in a compromising situation, and the time comes for the Wyvern and Owl Shifter to make a decision.
CROUCHING WOMAN HIDDEN DAGGER (NOT YOUR MAMA’S ALIEN ROMANCE BOOK THREE) by Alisha Sunderland
The things a girl’s gotta do to marry the alien love of her life. Leave my new found home in the midst of an Interplanetary war, so we can travel to his home planet: Check. Try really hard NOT to jump my soon-to-be husband’s sexy bones while we participate in his people’s version of a wedding : Check. Remember my promise to everyone I care about to keep calm and not get stabby: Maybe check. As I navigate a new planet while trying to learn Rema’s culture and traditions – while avoiding
assassination attempts and catty females – our friends are scattered to the far corners of space, and the enemy is making their next move. The pressure is on to find our happiness while we can…I just hope Rema’s ready for a lifetime with me and my psychopathic tendencies and my need to fully enjoy every bit of his gorgeous *ahem* body. Because after all this, when I finally get my hands on.. it, there is zero chance I am letting him escape. So to recount..Get married Bang Return to our ship – bringing support from the Neldre if I have anything to say about it.
Reunite with my girls Move towards putting the Unity out of business for good. Yeah, simple right? It’s a good thing I’m so calm and totally sane, or someone would get redrum-ed…kidding. AmazonKU
SUBLIME TARGET: A DARKSTAR MERCENARIES NOVELLA by Anna Carven
Jerik Garul wants a mate. As a former High Commander in the Kordolian Imperial Military, he’s used to getting his way. Blunt-spoken and gruff, he has a tendency to shoot first and ask questions later. He doesn’t know anything about humans and their mating customs. And he’s mystified at how several of his battle-brothers—hard, ruthless, and lethal—have succeeded in securing their own females. Apparently, there’s a method to this madness. A way to seduce a human woman; to make her come willingly. He just needs to figure it out—and he’s determined to do it his way. AmazonKU
NAGA WARLORD’S VIRGIN MATE (SERPENTS OF SERANT BOOK THREE) by Robin O’Connor
Captured by a warlord, seduction is my only chance. Can I capture the heart of the beast? Naomi – Stranded on an alien planet sucks, but it’s worse when you can’t even walk. I’m a sitting duck, and when scary Naga capture me, there’s only so much I can do. That doesn’t mean I won’t go down without a fight. When their Warlord personally comes to interrogate me, I’m ready for him. Maybe he’s the one who’s not ready for me. Krashe – I was not ready for the captive I meant to interrogate. This tiny, pale, scaleless creature is supposed to be my mate? But I can’t deny the attraction, I can’t deny the feelings brewing in me for the brave, fierce female with the sassy mouth. She might be small and helpless, but she does not cower, she does not fear me, and she never backs down. For a female like that, I might just be tempted to give up my Clan, my Queen, and my warring ways. For a female like that, I might even reach for the forbidden: technology that could help her walk again. AmazonKU
DEFY THE FUTURE (KICK AT THE DARKNESS BOOK THREE) by Keira Andrews
VS Note: Sounded good, went back and got book one.
To protect their pack, they must risk everything. Adam and Parker are finally safe. As safe as they can be in a world where the zombie-like infected still roam the night. With other survivors, they’ve built a community—a pack. Until that peace is shattered. How far will Adam and Parker go for family—and each other? Defy the Future is a steamy gay romance from Keira Andrews featuring werewolves, found family, and of course a happy ending. AmazonKU
SUBJECTED TO THE ALIEN (FATED MATES OF ENCHOR’S HEART BOOK FIVE) by Tammy Walsh
With our home on the verge of being repossessed, my brother convinces me to stick up a rich alien lord. We’re successful but the lord refuses to go down without a fight and gives chase. When he falls and gets knocked unconscious, I’m left with a terrible decision: Leave him to die or nurse him back to health? AmazonKU
PLEDGED TO THE ALIEN (FATED MATES OF ENCHOR’S HEART BOOK SIX) by Tammy Walsh
After I’m attacked by a huge pair of alien males and rescued by an even more savage stranger, I realize just how vulnerable I am in the galaxy. So when he offers to protect me while he carries out some business, I leap at the chance. But when his business partner turns out not to be what he appears, I discover there’s more to my hero than meets the eye. AmazonKU
DJINN by Lilania Begley
VS Note: A short.
The planet Sumire’s dry surface holds many surprises. Seona’s academic background hasn’t prepared her for what happens when her flitter crashes, and she nearly lands on top of Henry. Henry has his own secrets, but first, they have to survive. AmazonKU
WARRIOR MINE (INTERSTELLAR PORTALS BOOK ONE) by Jinx Layne
VS Note: A re-release.
Leah – It’s hard to reflect and move on with your newly single life when you’re clinging to the side of a mountain in a rainstorm. And even harder when you’re falling off said mountain to your death. But somehow I don’t die. I think. For I wake up in the gigantic, scaly arms of… a creature. A thing that looks like a koi fish and a human man…combined. No joke. I should be terrified of the way he looks at me—like he wants to devour me. Am I out of my mind to find that kinda hot? Yep, completely nutso. Ax’ryon – I expect the Cave of Unmei to show me my destiny as a warrior, not hand me my mate. Especially not one from another planet. But she is absolutely breathtaking. And I can barely control myself when I look into her mossy green eyes. I’d give my life to protect this woman. To love her. Yet, once we are safe, will she agree to stay with me here in my world…forever?
ARCHLORD OF EXILE (STAR-MARKED MATES OF SOLLIR BOOK ONE) by Kate Stevens
VS Note: A re-release.
For thousands of years, the Sollirians abducted children from their homeworlds to fuel their magic. Inez would know. She was one of them. Like other star-maids, she was tethered to an archlord, Rylec. Unlike other star-maids, she fell for him, and he helped her escape. Three years later, Inez can’t forget Rylec or the people she left behind. Unable to return to Earth, she’s started smuggling star-maids out of Sollir on unsuspecting intergalactic cruise ships. Then, a sudden knock at her cabin door shatters everything. It’s Rylec, her former archlord — and current husband, a pesky detail she tried to forget. Exiled for helping Inez flee, Rylec is now determined to bring her back to Sollir. Inez swore she’d never be his star-wife again, no matter how she craved his touch. But Rylec will risk everything to claim her once and for all. AmazonKU
THESE NOBLE DEEDS BOOK ONE by M Susan Potter
VS Note: Not sure how much scifi there is in this scifi romance.
Peyton Reynolds is attempting to put her life back together after her loving fiancé snapped and tried to kill her but finds herself struggling with nightmares and anxiety. She would like to be in a relationship and feel normal again. However, the one man she cares about and feels secure with is in prison. To make things more complicated, Earth has been colonized by humans from another solar system who have a matriarchal, polyandrous society. By the new laws, Peyton would have to date a minimum of three men. Fortunately, Tyler is released, and they each find a man Peyton feels safe with to satisfy Tulari law, and they’re all getting along amazingly well. But it isn’t a bed of roses. Peyton is harassed by her late fiancé’s family, and someone has a grudge against Ty. This is an Earth based science fiction in a contemporary setting with all human characters. It is a reverse harem romance with adult content meant for mature readers with HEA. This book does not contain m/m or f/f. All focus is on the FMC. AmazonKU
A HEART FOR HER MATES by Lola Blix
My heart, and other parts, have never felt like this before. I don’t care about Valentine’s Day, I have a much more important goal: to meet up with my chatroom friends and witness an alien landing. It would be even better if we could make contact with one of them. Deep contact preferably. Keep it together, Jen, focus on the mission. Please don’t judge. I really am interested in learning about extra-terrestrial life and would love the chance to teach them about humanity. I can’t help it if my mind wanders south every time I imagine meeting an alien or two. Also, I think I would make an awesome ambassador for humankind. I’d be sure to give them a welcome they wouldn’t forget. It’s getting late and my friends haven’t showed up yet. What on earth could be delaying them? I’ll just have to press forward and see if I can arrange an encounter on my own. AmazonKU
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VS: The book from the backlist I’m highlighting today is TRATUS, partly because that’s the book where the character of Cinnthea is introduced (she wasn’t his Female Main Character) and the new Badari novel I’m writing now picks up on her story and who her fated mate it. Stay tuned on that!
TRATUS: BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE (SECTORS NEW ALLIES SERIES BOOK 14)
Katrin Rodgerr, ex-Space Navy, was perfectly happy as Third Officer on a tramp freighter in the Outer Sectors, until the day she and everyone on board the ship were kidnapped by alien scientists to become subjects of gruesome experiments. Far away from home or help, Katrin does her best to bolster the other prisoners’ morale and look for a way to escape. Until one day she’s chosen for an experiment of another sort – given to a pack of alien supersoldiers as a prospective breeder.
Tratus, senior enforcer of the Tzibir pack, never expected to find his mate, much less to meet her among the human prison population of the labs. But there she is and there’s no denying the instincts. Despite his Alpha’s objections, Tratus manages to convince the alien scientists to give Katrin to him and he vows to protect her. Deeply unhappy with the way his leader runs the pack as he disobeys all their goddess’s commandments and refuses to ally with other Badari packs to fight the scientists who created them, Tratus plots a revolt.
Despite herself Katrin is drawn to the giant humanoid warrior with alien predator DNA who treats her so respectfully. His scales and other differences from human males only make him more attractive in his own way. But the Alpha distrusts her and Tratus, and time is running out for them both…
Can Tratus defeat the Alpha leading his pack to inevitable doom? Can he and Katrin survive the consequences and find their way to claiming each other as true mates or must he let her go?
Author’s Note: Mature situations. One scene of attempted assault.
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THE NIGHTMARE IN HIM by Suzanne Wright
The Ancients and the Aeons. Two groups of powerful immortals that have not seen eye to eye for millennia. And right now, at the heart of their conflict, stands Wynter Dellavale. Wynter is a witch who sought safe haven for herself and her coven in Devil’s Cradle. Founded by seven Ancient beings, the Home of Monsters provides protection, shelter, and will never give you up to outsiders . . . providing you pay the Ancients’ substantial fee. Wynter already wears the brand of Cain – the mark that says she is in his service and that her soul partly belongs to him. But as their relationship deepens, Wynter has to make a choice from which there’s no turning back. Cain cannot reveal the nightmare which lives inside him, the beast that could tear apart the woman who means more to him than he ever thought possible. But with his brother Abel out for revenge, and the suspicious reappearance of his other relatives, Cain sees that Devil’s Cradle is on the verge of war. As the stakes are raised, Cain knows he needs more than anything to keep Wynter safe and by his side – forever.
A SKY FULL OF STARS (SHADOWVALE BOOK SEVEN) by Kristen Painter
Shadowvale isn’t your typical small town America. The sun never shines, the gates decide who enters, magic abounds, and every resident bears some kind of curse. Lexi Gardner is a rare creature with a nearly unlimited supply of magic. Unfortunately, that magic has gotten a little low. That’s all right. She’s come to Shadowvale for a refill and thanks to an impending magical event, getting all the magic she requires shouldn’t be a problem. Until she crosses paths with someone who greatly needs her help. A man trapped in the forest. A man no one wanted anything to do with. A man considered by most to be a curse. Lexi, however, sees beyond his past. She sees him for who he is now. And who he could become. The only problem is saving this handsome mountain of a man will take more magic than she has. In fact, it’ll take all the magic she can get her hands on. Seems a small price to pay for his company, however. She vows to help him if he’ll help her in return, something he’s glad to do. But he has his own issues to deal with. As do most people in town. Like Amelia Marchand, the witch who created Shadowvale. Will Lexi be able to help Amelia and her new friend while securing the magic she desperately wants? Because a life without magic won’t be any kind of life at all. Unless love turns out to be all the magic she needs.
A MIDLIFE MOOD (AGED TO PERFECTION BOOK FIVE) by Sara Bourgeois
When recent widow Tilly Parsons moves to the quirky village of Andale, she’s looking for a fresh start. But her new life takes an unexpected turn when she and her friend Emmy discover the body of ruthless realtor Claire Wexler stabbed to death during an open house tour. With the police investigation stalling, Tilly secretly uses her magic abilities to help crack the case. Fighting small-town politics and overcoming personal demons, Tilly is determined to bring Claire’s killer to justice. Suspects abound in this tight-knit community, from Claire’s jealous business rival to her unhinged ex-boyfriend who can’t seem to let go. Tilly must rely on help from her cat familiars and handsome Police Chief Shane Ackers to unravel the mystery before the murderer strikes again. Will she solve the crime before becoming the next victim? AmazonKU
ALPHA WOLF PRINCES’S ARRANGED MARRIAGE (THE OMEGA’S ROYAL ATTANGEMENT BOOK ONE) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar
Don’t cry over spilled coffee… especially not when it’s spilled by your true mate. I’m a prince, first and foremost. I’ve known that since I was a boy. It’s the way of things. Not once have I questioned it. Why should I? I like my family, my position, and my country. When my father says it’s time for me to mate and that my mating is going to financially save us, I agree. Anything for my family. That is until I visit my favorite coffee shop and my world shifts. I scent him immediately, my fated mate. My wolf recognizes him as ours and begs me to claim him. Everything is as it should be—except nothing is. I’m promised to another, and my mate? Oh yeah, he’s human. Did I mention he hates me? AmazonKU
HIS DUCKING ALPHA DRAGON (LOVE SYNC MATES BOOK ONE) by Lorelai M Hart
My ducking hoard is a joke, one where the punchline is loneliness. When my internet goes out and the hottie cable guy arrives to save the day, I’m sure I’ve met my mate. Everything goes beautifully: He flirts. I flirt. It’s a flirting extravaganza. And then he asks what all guys do: Is this your grandma’s house? Because what alpha lives surrounded by duck figurines and statues and paintings and even ducky chair cushions? Only with this guy it’s worse because I think he’s my mate. What omega dreams of settling down with a dragon mate whose hoard is made of ducks? Exactly none. Thanks, Grandma. AmazonKU
GUARDED BY THE CHIMERA (MONSTER SECURITY AGENCY) by Eden Ember
It’s hard for people to see my heart when I’m known for my ferocity. I’ve learned to hide my feelings and do my job. When I’m hired to protect a billionaire heiress on a humanitarian mission to South America, I think it’s business as usual. Then I see her. I catch a whiff of her unique scent, and I know she is my mate. The mate I never thought I’d find. She doesn’t want anything to do with me, though. She’s feisty, determined, and fully focused on her work. She has no time for romance, and even if she did, she would never choose me, her bodyguard. Next thing I know, her life is threatened, and she still ignores me. Tough luck. I will protect her whether she likes it or not. AmazonKU
DELIRIUM (KINGS OF GROVE ACADEMY FOUR) by Katie May
ELLIE – New secrets and shocking revelations have brought me and my guys closer together. We must work as a team to bring down the Paragons of Prosperity once and for all. But with one of my men presumed dead, another being actively recruited by the cult in question, and the other three chasing lead after lead, I fear we may be in way over our heads. The Divine One will stop at nothing to get what he wants. And I fear that what he wants is…me. THE KINGS – We’ll do everything within our power to protect the girl we love. Ellie is our entire world, and losing her is unimaginable. To save her, we’ll have to enter the belly of the beast and join the very organization we yearn to destroy. What will we be willing to give up in order to save Ellie? Our power? Our wealth? Our sanity? Her love? The clock is ticking. The Divine One is coming, and he won’t rest until he gets what he wants. This is a dark reverse harem romance with gothic academies, dangerous cults, serial killers, and a sweet girl planted smack dab in the middle of it all. AmazonKU
TWILIGHT OF EMBERS (DRAGONS OF EMBER HOLLOW BOOK ONE) by Tessa Hale
I’d always wondered what it would be like to have a family. I just never expected to find it with five mysterious strangers who have more secrets than I could ever imagine. Getting a scholarship to Evergreen University and majoring in premed means I need to keep my head down and focus on my studies. But campus is full of distractions…The football god with his golden retriever charm. The tortured one with his vicious tongue. The broken boy with his determined protectiveness. The merciless billionaire with a penchant for spoiling me. And the genius professor with his brilliant mind. They make me feel like I belong for the first time since my parents were murdered. And when they touch me, my whole world sparks to flame. But they have enemies. Those who would give anything to harm what they hold dear. And while they’ll do whatever it takes to keep me safe, sometimes falling in love will put you right in the line of fire. Amazon AB
OF AURAS AND SHADOWS by Jennifer Karter
Eryn is the greatest hero the Community has ever trained. When a priest foresees that she and her guardian will save the Community, it seems like Eryn’s future is assured. But when she loses her guardian on their first mission to gather the ichor that maintains the life-preserving dome over the Community, Eryn is stuck with Rina, the worst-ranked guardian. Things get harder as Eryn’s resentment turns to love. Heroes don’t fall in love with their guardians. It’s supposed to be the other way around. Rina has spent her entire life trying to prove that shadows don’t always lie. She fights her unconditional love for her hero rather than accepting it as she is supposed to. When Rina discovers that the corruption of the Dark Lands may not just be outside the dome but also in the Community’s system itself, Eryn is the only person who might listen. But will Eryn accept that the Community she loves so dearly is causing the destruction Eryn was prophesied to fix?
REDEEMED (WOLVES OF BLACKBIRD BOOK THREE) by Amelia Rademaker
Lawrence McDowell does not recognize his life. He’s living in a thirdhand apartment teaching Magic 101 to a Pack of wolves at the community center, and he’s a member of a Coven. Weirdly enough, he doesn’t hate it. In fact, there are some major upsides to living in Black Bird. One of them is the ward, a protective barrier that surrounds the territory. It currently keeps all of Black Bird’s enemies from crossing the boundary. It is a unique magical feat that he helped create. He’s pretty proud of it. Unfortunately, not everyone is grateful for it. Someone is upset enough about the new feature to throw a magical Molotov cocktail into his new apartment. Luckily, his next-door neighbor manages to save his life. Considering she is a Pierce, he half expected her to let him burn. It may go against every he’s experienced, but something deep inside keeps telling him he can trust her. Julie Pierce has struggled to fit in her whole life. Now that she’s found somewhere she belongs …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
PRINCE OF THE UNDYING (UNDYING DESIRES BOOK ONE) by Karen Kincy
He’s a necromancer. An abomination. And he’s my ruin. When I hunt down the Prince of the Undying, he’s bleeding out on the battlefield. His forbidden magic violates death itself. With his bare hands, he can revive corpses and command the dead. After I save his life, he falls to one knee and swears undying loyalty to me. We should be enemies, but he’s mine now. He should be untouchable, but I can’t stop touching him. Every time I do, the cold fire of his necromancy tingles over my skin. It’s impossible to deny my fascination with him. Maybe there’s more than magic between us. Heartbreakingly beautiful, he has haunted eyes that betray painful secrets in his past. Once, he was royalty. Now, he has fallen from grace into darkness. He taunts me, telling me he hasn’t defiled me yet. I refuse to confess the truth: that’s exactly what I want from him. Amazon
HAUNTING BEAUTY: THE MATE GAMES (DEATH BOOK ONE) by Meg Anne and K Loraine
One heroic act damned me for eternity. With a name like Tor, I should have been a hero, just like my father and twin. Turns out I’m not. Not even close. Instead I’m the very thing we hunted. A depraved monster. I thought there was no escaping the curse. No hope for a future. And then I met my mate in the unlikeliest of places: Blackwood Asylum. A place for criminals. Power hungry madmen. Supernatural outcasts. And her, the curvaceous writer who sees ghosts. I’m not the only one with a need to claim her though and I don’t know which of us she’ll choose. The dragon The pirate The lost soul or me…the beast. Dahlia was my reason for holding on to the last shreds of my humanity, but with every passing day I lose more of myself. And I’m starting to think that’s for the best. With threats closing in from all sides and a serial killer on the loose, maybe fate brought us together because she doesn’t need a hero. Maybe what my beauty really needs is a villain. AmazonKU AB
EVERGREEN by Devin Greenlee
All seventeen-year-old Quill wants is a break from the family business. Flowers, plants, the generations-old garden. What he wouldn’t give for a taste of the outside world. Normalcy. But his mom won’t let him out of the house, telling him he’s just not ready…All because he’s a dryad. Well, not just any dryad, but a male dryad—the first ever. And unlike everyone else in his family, he hasn’t a lick of magic. Just a shock of green hair, matching green eyes, and a growing frustration that there’s an entire world out there waiting to be discovered. Until the night when the outside world—specifically his new neighbor—discovers him. Liam Watson lives in a culture filled with electronics, mobile devices, and social media—where there is no magic or even the belief in it. And as much as Quill finds Liam irritating (he’s so cute it’s annoying), he can’t help himself. Now Quill’s getting a taste of the outside world and of Liam…and he wants more. But all is not well in this magical, urban garden, and someone—or something—is changing the very essence of it.
LAST GIFT: SUPERNATURAL BATTLE (COVEN CAVES BOOK THREE) by Kelly St Clare
The pendant, gem, dagger, and robe of a dead woman have decided my fate. Now over three hundred magus look to me to save them from the impossibly powerful demon king. It’s safe to say my life took a little turn. But defeating a mere demon army would make life too simple. The demon king’s magic also permeates the knolls, driving the wedge of discord deep in the coven. So much has changed. So many are uncertain. Suspicion and uncertainty will find their target. The burden of my secret heritage weighs heavy, and yet there’s no option but to shoulder this as I sit on a throne I never wanted. Further upheaval could see everyone around me die. Though if Wild and I can’t figure out why our mating ritual suddenly stopped, we’ll be dead before the demons even arrive. AmazonKU
THE OMEGA’S PRIZE (TIMBERWOLF LODGE BOOK THREE) by Vivian Arend
Moving to Timberwolf Lodge didn’t shake up Stephanie Nix’s life much. She’s content to spend time with her best friend and sister while keeping an eye out for any mystical truths hidden in plain sight. Werewolves? Not surprising. Falling in love? That’ll require more than a touch of magic. Enter Blue Carter, the eccentric Omega of the Jasper wolf pack. With his bright clothes and irrelevant ways, something about Blue captivates Stephanie. After four months together, she wonders if there might be something more than friendship brewing. From the moment they met, Blue sensed a possible bond with Stephanie. But untangling the complexities of mating with a human Omega isn’t easy, even for a patient wolf. Add in storms, rivals, and the return of an evil nemesis—this time even Blue might be in over his head. When the fate of Timberwolf Lodge is tossed into their laps, Steph and Blue will need to dig deep to find a way out. No worries—they’ll make it up as they go.
SNOWBALLS, FLUFF AND MURDER (SILVER CIRCLE CAT RESCUE MYSTERIES BOOK FIVE) by Leann Leeds
Tablerock, Texas is not a town accustomed to blizzards. But as a once-in-a-lifetime freeze buries the town under piles of snow and ice, life grinds to a frosty halt. For Ellie and Evie Rockwell it means being snowed in at the Silver Circle Cat Rescue with their circle of friends—all of whom are feeling the chill in more ways than one. In an attempt to defrost the increasing tension among the group, they share stories of their past—including the unsolved murder of a local woman that has left a frosty shadow over Tablerock for years. The only witness to the murder was Fluff, the woman’s kitten—who just so happens to be an elderly cat resident at the rescue. In the midst of a blizzard and fraying friendships, Ellie, Evie, and their locked-in companions are plunged into their most chilling mystery yet. Can they solve the case before they’re left out in the cold, or will the icy grip of the past freeze them out for good? AmazonKU
THE DRAGON’S PRISONER by Holly Day
Kasper Cobalt is a thief who wants to quit, but his boss forces him to do one last job. He has, of course, heard of dragons, but he isn’t sure he believes in them until he’s standing in front of a guy who breathes smoke and has weird eyes. Saxon the Sinful is bored out of his mind. Running a jewelry store on Dragon Row should be pleasing. He is, after all, surrounded by gold and gemstones. But he’s also surrounded by humans, and one of them has the audacity to try to steal from him. After having caught Kasper, Saxon locks him up in his basement. He should kill him, and he might, but first he’ll feed him. He looks hungry. Kasper can’t hang around and play dragon’s prisoner even though Saxon takes great care of him. His boss will kill him if he doesn’t finish the job. Kasper is reluctant to betray Saxon, but a thief and a dragon can never have a happily ever after, can they?
DATING A GOLDEN GODDESS (JINX PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK TWO) by Laura Greenwood
Everyone knows not to mess with Aphrodite, so what happens when someone does? Aphrodite has always known exactly how she likes things, and when it comes to love, it’s no different. Her standards might be high, but there’s a good reason for that. Damian knows better than to get involved with a goddess, if anything, he’ll go out of his way to avoid them. The moment he encounters an infuriating woman at a dating event, he realises his life will never be the same again. Will a misunderstanding turn into love?
WORSHIP OF THE SOUL (SUPERNATURAL HUNTRESS) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 15) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
In a desperate attempt to unravel the enigma behind Miletus’ descent into darkness, I embark on a treacherous quest to unearth his origins. As my friends and I search for the truth within the walls of a lost temple, we discover a gruesome secret. When I am gravely injured, and learn the power of Artemis is not infallible, Alex is forced to return to his homeland in order to save me. But this respite in the fae realm uncovers more than I bargained for about him and the talisman I seek. When I learn the true power of the rare artifact, will I risk my friends’ lives or allow Miletus to damn an entire species? AmazonKU
A PERILOUS SPELL (MYSTICAL BEINGS OF OSAGE BOOK TWO) by Constance Barker and Savannah Mills
As Hazel and her allies uncover a sinister plot woven into the fabric of their seemingly tranquil town, the lines between friend and foe blur menacingly. The revelation that some of the town’s most respected inhabitants are entangled in darkness shakes Hazel to her core. Trust becomes a luxury she can no longer afford, save for her closest circle: Jaxon, Rummi, Harken, and her wise grandmother, Ethel. Yet, in the back of her mind lingers an unnerving question: could betrayal lurk even among those she holds dear? Amidst this maelstrom of deceit and danger, the bond between Harken and Hazel deepens, an undeniable attraction that neither can ignore. This burgeoning connection, however, casts ripples through their tight-knit group, stirring unspoken emotions and hidden tensions. As they grapple with yet another mysterious murder and face a heart-wrenching sacrifice from within their ranks, Hazel’s resolve is put to the ultimate test. With evil encroaching from all sides, can she muster the strength to continue her fight, or will the shadows overwhelming her beloved town snuff out the light of hope she’s struggling to keep alive? AmazonKU
THE BUTLER’S VESSEL (DUTY AND MAGIC MM MODERN DAY REGENCY) by S Rodman
My butler can’t know I dream about him.It’s embarrassing. His eyes are so dark I feel as if I fall into them forever. I think he knows. I think he knows everything. He is calm, confident, capable. And I want him to take charge of me. But he calls me master, because I’m about to come of age and become Earl Rocester. A vessel with a title how absurd. But there is no one else to take it. My parents tried to raise me as an earl, not a vessel, and I understand why. But it has made me a freak. I’m not graceful. I’m not witty or demure. I’m clumsy and brash and bold. Prone to making an utter fool of myself. I’m too much and nobody wants that. It means the only offers of marriage I’ll receive are from men willing to overlook my flaws for the sake of my title. And that was before the incident. I got far too drunk and lost my purity. My magic was freed. My butler hid the evidence with dark magic, but now I need regular intimacy with a mage to empty me before everyone discovers my shameful secret. It is a good thing my butler is so obliging. AmazonKU
WILD SCOTTISH ROSE (THE ENCHANTED HIGHLANDS BOOK FOUR) by Tricia O’Malley
Shona Scott would much rather putter in her garden than deal with brides that get hysterical over floral arrangements. Fed up, she quits the wedding business and renovates a small cottage on her property for holiday rentals. Without the weddings crowding her calendar, Shona will finally get some time to explore a newfound talent. An unexplainable one, at that. Owen Williams lands in Scotland for a family wedding, only to prolong his trip after his best friend has a terrifying accident on the waters of Loch Mirren. A documentary filmmaker, Owen’s quest for the truth drives him to Loren Brae, determined to uncover the secrets of what lies in the loch. When Owen books Shona’s cottage, he’s thrust into an unexpected attraction for the beautiful gardener who is determined to keep him at arm’s length. As Shona’s magic unfolds, she must do everything in her power to hide the secrets of Loren Brae from Owen, even if it means ignoring her own heart. Can love bloom if the seed is planted with doubt? AmazonKU
BEARHEART GUARDIAN (BEAR CREEK GUARDIANS BOOK SIX) by Harmony Raines
Secrets are finally revealed as danger stalks the Bear Creek Guardians. AmazonKU
DREAM HEALING: BOOK TWO OF THE ONEIRI TRILOGY by L A Phillips
What does it say about you when the only solace you find is with the god of nightmares? Nicole is at her emotional breaking point after a fatal car crash takes her boyfriend. Thoughts of ending everything plague her dreams. Phobetor is asked to heal her of the emotional distress. Reluctantly, the god of nightmares agrees and finds her sorrow more profound than her family knew. Someone or something wants Nicole’s fear and suffering for themselves and will stop at nothing to have them. A thousand-year-old secret starts to surface, causing a fight for survival. Who will win? Who will die?
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A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE CARE AND FEEDING OF DEMONS: A DEMONIC DISASTERS AND AFTERLIOFE ADVENTURES NOVELLA by Shannon Mae
Beelbufo has lived a comfortable life as a pet frog for two decades, enjoying pets, human food, and horror movie nights with his favorite human, Gabe. But when Gabe and Az fall head over heels in love, they decide Beel needs a companion too. Little does Beel know that the charming pet shop owner, Jon, is about to become his unsuspecting caretaker. There’s only one small catch – Jon thinks Beel is just an ordinary pet frog. When Jon’s safety is threatened, Beel can’t help making an appearance in his human form. Now Jon’s eyeing him with suspicion (turns out his cover story wasn’t that great), Gabe and Az are up to their matchmaking antics, and Beel really just wants another kiss with the adorable pet shop owner. (Oh, did we forget to mention they shared a kiss? Spoiler alert: it was magical.) If Beel’s meddling family can stop interfering, Jon can stop being so suspicious, and Beel can stop being so scared of outing his true identity, these two might just get their own happily ever after. (Hopefully with more kisses, because Beel really does like the kissing.) AmazonKU
THE LONGEST AUTUMN: A NOVEL by Amy Avery
Under the right circumstances, would even a god fall? Tirne is one of four humans rigorously selected to usher the turn of the seasons into the mortal world. Every year, she escorts the taciturn god Autumn between the godly and human realms. Autumn’s seasonal stay among mortals brings cooler weather, changing leaves, and the harvest of apples and gourds until Winter takes his place. This year, the enchanted Mirror that separates their worlds shatters after Tirne and Autumn pass through, trapping both of them in the human realm. As the endless autumn stretches on, crops begin to fail and the threat of starvation looms. Away from the magic of the gods’ home, Tirne suffers debilitating headaches that return with a vengeance. Worse, Autumn’s extended stay in the human realm turns him ever more mortal and vulnerable, stirring a new, forbidden attraction to Tirne. While the priesthood scrambles to find a way to reassemble the Mirror, Tirne digs into the temple’s secrets and finds an unlikely ally—or enemy—in the enigmatic sorcerer and master of poisons, Sidriel. Thrown into a world of mystery, betrayal, and espionage as she searches for the truth, might Tirne lose her morals, her hard-earned position, and the illicit spark between her and Autumn?
MY MINOTAUR HUSBAND (STORIES FROM NEW EDEN) by Lyonne Riley
Celeste is one of only a hundred remaining humans on Earth, living on a secured preserve away from the many dangerous monsters out in the world. But some monsters desperately want human companions—and they’ll abide by all the strict rules and requirements to get one. Celeste has applications piling up from those who want to court her, but she’s afraid of taking the leap… until Theo. Theo the minotaur is shy, gentle, and kind, and wants nothing more than a human wife to spoil. When Celeste agrees to move in and start a trial marriage, he’ll do anything in his power to keep her happy and safe in a world where a human might make a great meal for another monster. The only problem? Theo is huge in more than one way—and he knows Celeste isn’t ready for him yet. It will take trust and time to prepare her as they start to build their new life together, and it might just lead to falling in love.
THE PARLIAMENT by Amy Pokwatka
“Murder owls are extreme,” Jude said. “What’s more extreme than murder owls?” Madigan Purdy is stuck in her home town library. When tens of thousands of owls descend on the building, rending and tearing at anyone foolish enough to step outside, Mad is tasked with keeping her students safe, and distracted, while they seek a solution to their dilemma. Perhaps they’ll find the inspiration they seek in her favorite childhood book, The Silent Queen….With food and fresh water in low supply, the denizens of the library will have to find a way out, and soon, but the owls don’t seem to be in a hurry to leave…The Parliament is a story of grief and missed opportunities, but also of courage and hope. And of extremely sharp beaks. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
LET SLEEPING FOXES LIE by Sam Burns
VS Note: “A slightly paranormal cozy mystery…” M/M
Max has settled nicely into life in Welling. He’s got the best boyfriend ever born and a life he never imagined he could have. He’s also written his new screenplay, and the hottest director in Hollywood has snapped it up enthusiastically. So what’s the problem? She’s asked for a two-week long retreat, hosted by him, in his home, with the actors who’ve been cast in the movie. Between the personal disagreements, the weird flirtations, the easily bruised egos, and the fact that one of them invited his family along, the first week has already been hellish. All he wanted to do was find the right time to propose to his boyfriend. Things take a turn for the worse when one of the actors is murdered, and the best suspects are Max, his family, and his houseguests. The sheriff is no help at all, so Max needs to discover who the killer is before someone ends up behind bars. AmazonKU
PILLAR OF ASH (THE FOUR PILLARS BOOK FOUR) by H M Long
Yske, daughter of the legendary warrior priestess Hessa, has dedicated her life to medicine and pacifism in service to Aita, the Great Healer. When her twin brother Berin, hungry for glory, gathers a party to investigate rumours of strange sightings in the Unmade – shadows in the darkness at the end of the world – Yske joins the mission, to keep him safe. Their journey east takes them through primal forests, walking paths last trod when gods were at war and ancient, powerful beasts were defeated and bound. And the closer they get to the Unmade, the more strange and terrible things haunt them from the shadows, corruptions in nature and monstrous creatures of moss and bone. Earning the respect of Berin and his warriors, Yske must forge a place for mercy and healing in a world of violence and sacrifice. She must survive murderous ambushes and brutal sieges and take her place at the centre of the oldest war of all. Thrust into a desperate conflict of survival, Yske and Berin will wage the final war with the gods – in the shadow of a vast and ancient tree, the fate of creation is about to be decided.
SO LET THEM BURN (THE DIVINE TRAITORS BOOK ONE) by Kamilah Cole
Faron Vincent can channel the power of the gods. Five years ago, she used her divine magic to liberate her island from its enemies, the dragon-riding Langley Empire. But now, at seventeen, Faron is all powered up with no wars to fight. She’s a legend to her people and a nuisance to her neighbors. When she’s forced to attend an international peace summit, Faron expects that she will perform tricks like a trained pet and then go home. She doesn’t expect her older sister, Elara, forming an unprecedented bond with an enemy dragon—or the gods claiming the only way to break that bond is to kill her sister. As Faron’s desperation to find another solution takes her down a dark path, and Elara discovers the shocking secrets at the heart of the Langley Empire, both must make difficult choices that will shape each other’s lives, as well as the fate of their world.
UNBOUND by Christy Healy
Rozlyn Ó Conchúir is used to waiting—waiting for the king, her father, to relent and allow her to leave the solitude of her tower; waiting for the dreaded and mysterious Beast of Connacht to at last be defeated; waiting for the arrival of the man destined to win her heart and break the terrible curse placed on her and her land. So when she meets Jamie—a charming and compelling suitor—she allows herself to hope that her days of solitude and patience are over at long last. But as she finds her trust betrayed—and newer, more sinister threats arising—Rozlyn learns that some curses are better left unbroken.
THE FALL BEFORE THE HEAT (THE NEW HEMLOCK WOLF PACK SAGA BOOK 13) by Maggie Hemlock
Omega wolf, Del, leaves war-torn London to continue his college education at Hemlock Academy. He’s stuffed into a room with an Alpha roommate who leaves him flustered and frustrated. There’s something about Rex that Del can’t quite put his paw on. Only when he finally does it changes their fates and maps out a new future for them both. Will love be enough to carve out a new home for them? AmazonKU
AMASSED FORCES (HOUSE OF GARNER BOOK EIGHT) by Erin R Flynn
My name is Inez Garner. I’m a vampire princess, the champion of our Goddess, Aether, and in charge of saving as many from the apocalypse as possible. Oh, and trying to get the world back to what it used to be as much as possible… When I have no memories of it. What could possibly go wrong with that? Especially when the apocalypse did not bring out the best in people and it seemed mostly snakes and monsters survived.
The best part? Erebus’s champion has made her first move and come at us. It was lame, but she won’t stay that way for long, so that should worry anyone smart. And I’m smart enough to know not to underestimate people I shouldn’t so we all survive. At least there’s good news. My recovery is better. I feel stronger. I feel supported and loved by more than only my Kristof. If we can just stay on this path and everyone works together, we can all come out ahead and have lives worth living once we win. That’s an achievable, realistic goal. Yeah, right, a bunch of people will undoubtedly try to mess it up. The question is who will go first? AmazonKU
SOMBER PRINCE (JOYLESS KINGDOM BOOK ONE) by Marina Simcoe
I am his treasure. When I was twelve, my cousin disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Thirteen years later, the shadows from another world cross into ours once again, and this time they snatch me, along with my sister and my friend. Night reigns in the black desert of Alveari Kingdom. Its people are unable to experience happiness on their own, and I am to become the Joy Vessel for their Crown Prince, even as I don’t feel particularly joyful about such a future. As I spend more time with Prince Rha, I begin to understand how humans brighten the gloomy existence of his people and how much I mean to him. I am his treasure, his most prized possession, and a prisoner in his oasis palace. When I get a chance to escape my somber prince, we both are put to the test. Can I leave him, knowing that if I don’t, the people I love will remain trapped here forever? Can he set me free if it means he’d never see me again?
JOAN AND THE SELKIE: A JOAN OF KERRY STORY by Kat Simons
(NEVER) FEED THE CROWS (CORVIN’S CROWS BOOK ONE) by Jennifer Cody 
DRAGON PROTECTED (DRAGON SHIFTER ISLAND BOOK TWO) by Scarlett West
TEMPTED (REJECTED AND CLAIMED) by Celia Kyle
ENCHANTED: BOOK OF SPELLS (DAWN TO DUSK SERIES) by W J MayThe last thing I wanted to do was die—well, second to last. The only thing worse than being dead was being undead. Which meant – becoming a vampire. No freakin’ way…Five months after a tragic event, Maer Whisler is determined to escape the vampire town of Sanlow, where she is forced to battle in an arena as entertainment. Meanwhile, Koen Blackwood, a fellow fighter, has developed a liking to her. But when a jealous vampire takes advantage of that, soon the two are sold as slaves at a black market auction. Together—and with a few friends—they eventually manage to flee Sanlow. But as they search for a safe haven before they’re pursued by the covens, Maer and Koen experience strange happenings—pentagrams that glow blue, a pattern of triangles seeming to show up wherever they are, and weapons that they’re able to set on fire. Will they manage to find sanctuary? Or will they find themselves a part of a secret rebellion to eradicate all vampires? Note from Author – Enchanted is the prequel story to the Dusk to Dawn Series coming 2024.
HADES AND HIS WITCH: A MODERN GAY HADES/PERSEPHONE ROMANCE (DEMON GODS BOOK TWO) by Rhys Lawless
I’m dying, and the only one who can save me is him. Hades, king of the Underworld, god of the dead, ruler of… Honestly? He’s got too many names to list. You know the guy. Apparently, I need him to survive this disease that’s been a death sentence since I was born. Apparently, I’m also the reincarnation of his queen, Persephone. How’s that for a kicker?
Little, hideous me, who uses tattoos to cover his endless flaws and whose only power is seeing death at every corner. And apparently, we have to do the deed to save me from certain demise. Yeah. If I wasn’t so unequivocally…me, I’d think it was a very elaborate scheme to get me into bed. But even that goes wrong. So. Terribly. Wrong. And now everything is effed up. Figures. Only I could break the god of the freaking dead. AmazonKU
DARK VOYAGE MATTERS OF THE SOUL (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 79) by I T Lucas
As the Silver Swan leaves Acapulco, Frankie and Dagor expect smooth sailing, eight more wedding celebrations, and, hopefully, Frankie’s transition, but fate has other plans. The ancient amulet has more secrets to reveal, and when a new vision necessitates a change of course, Dagor and his teammates are pulled into the millennia-old battle between the clan and the Devout Order Of Mortdh. AmazonKU
SACRIFICED TO THE ORC by Corin Cain
Prisoner of the orc tribe, marked for sacrifice. Only my captor can save me now. The orc stalked me at night. He threw me over his shoulder screaming, stealing me from my village. His narrow eyes burned with hatred and primal lust. He stole me for a single purpose. To appease the gods with an innocent woman, sacrificed on the orcs’ black altar. Askan’s tribe is starving. Despite his towering height and tattooed bulk, there isn’t an ounce of fat on him. He is chiseled like stone, and his shamans tasked him with saving the tribe… by taking me. But I’m not about to go quietly. Because as my captor guards me closely, his nostrils flare and he tastes my scent. When he’s driven wild with primal rage, I see another side of him. Brutality and possessiveness, obsession that makes me crave the monster I should hate. He has a terrible choice. The lives of his tribe, or his fated mate. Now, my captor is my only hope of getting out of here alive… before his tribe slits my throat. But only if his beastly desires don’t ruin me first. AmazonKU
ORC’S FATE (MONSTER MATE HUNT BOOK TWO) by Ava Ross
Can a lonely widow and an orc with secrets find true love together?
Lyneth – After my husband’s death, my village pushes me into the forest during the monster mate hunt, where I’ll be claimed as an orc’s bride.
I’ve vowed I’ll never love another, but then I’m claimed by Madr, a strong, handsome orc who I suspect is hiding secrets. On his dragon-like vox, he flies with me toward his home. His warm arms keep me safe, and his teasing touch makes me reconsider every assumption I made about my past and my future. Do I dare give my heart to an orc? Madr – When I abdicated the orc throne, I planned to live a simple life. I never expected the fates to bind me to Lyneth or that I’d fall for her so fast. But someone’s out to kill me, and if I don’t stop them, I won’t survive long enough to claim my new bride. AmazonKU
CLEMATIS AND THE QUEEN OF THE VOID (CLEM AND WIST BOOK THREE) by Hiyodori
Clematis and the Queen of the Void continues the Clem & Wist series with a horror-tinged saga of lovers to enemies (and back again). In this slow-burn f/f romance, devoted partners transform into devious adversaries—but opposition only serves to deepen their bond. The best place to take a mage on vacation: a country without magic. As the most powerful mage in eons, Wist never gets much rest. That’s why Clematis drags her to an idyllic town in a land where all magic use has been made strictly illegal. Charmed by the rural scenery and unusual wildlife, they initially find little cause for concern. The townspeople are welcoming, if rather eccentric. No one dwells on old rumors of vanishing mages. Or eerie myths about the local caves. On the third day of their stay, Wist disappears without a trace. Impenetrable walls spring up around town. No one can enter, and no one can leave. The locals begin to whisper of an all-powerful and deeply beloved Queen who has ruled them for as long as anyone can remember. A magical Queen who sounds exactly like Wisteria Shien. For reasons of her own, Wist has trapped the entire town in an eternal autumn. She won’t let time move forward, and she won’t let anyone escape her. Especially not Clem. Yet Wist—now an invincible tyrant—might not realize that Clem needs neither magic nor allies nor even a sliver of hope to ferociously resist her rule. Truth be told, Clem has always loved having a nemesis. AmazonKU
VIOLET FLAMES: BOOK TWO IN THE BROKEN OMEGAS SERIES by Kitt Lynn
Violet – There’s a belief among the patients at Havenfield that broken omegas end up with broken packs. After all, no alpha wants a traumatized omega as a mate….that is, unless they’re refused at a “proper” institution. Then they settle for us. But I’m not looking to settle. At twenty-eight years old, I’m happy to live out the rest of my days without an alpha telling me what to do. Even if that means I won’t live much longer—omegas my age simply don’t survive very long without a pack to tend to them. But I’m okay with that. I’ll die clinging to the last memories of the love of my life, and whatever is left of my pride. But my doctors have other plans. Forced to live with a pack I don’t know to nurse their sick omega back to health, I’ve decided I’m done doing as I’m told. Eager submission was never my strong suit. NOTE: Can be read as a standalone. This book is an MMMMF omegaverse, paranormal romance. It contains violence, dark themes, and sword crossing. HEA. Please heed the warnings before reading. AmazonKU
WHEN THE MOON HATCHED (THE MOONFALL SERIES BOOK ONE) by Sarah A Parker
The Creators did not expect their beloved dragons to sail skyward upon their end. To curl into balls just beyond gravity’s grip, littering the sky with tombstones. With moons. They certainly did not expect them to fall. As a valued Elding Blade of the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to kill. To complete orders and never get caught. When a renowned bounty hunter is employed by The Crown to capture a member of the Ath, Raeve’s world is turned upside down. Blood spills, hearts break, and Raeve finds herself at the mercy of the Guild of Nobles—a group of dual-beaded elementals who intend to turn her into a political statement. Only death will set her free. Crushed beneath a mourning weight, Kaan Vaegor took the head of a king and donned his melted crown. Now on a tireless quest to assuage the never-ebbing ache in his chest, his hunt for a moonshard lures him into the belly of Gore’s notorious prison where he stumbles upon something that rips apart his perception of reality. A shackled miracle with eyes full of rage and blood on her hands. The echo of the past sings louder than the Creators themselves, and even Raeve can’t ignore the truths blaring at her from a warmer, happier time. However. There’s more to this song than meets the eye, and some truths …They’re too poisonous to swallow. AmazonKU
RAVENOUS BEASTS (THE WAIF IN THE WILD BOOK THREE) by Lauretta Hignett
The clock is ticking, and it seems like everyone wants a piece of me. Alaar wants me to be the savior of the universe. The werewolf Alpha of Ironclaw is obsessed, and has sunk to horrifying new depths to get his paws on me. Poor Sarah, the poltergeist, has had a breakdown, and I’m the only one who can stop her from razing Castlemaine to the ground.
Even Dwayne is driving me insane. There’s no training in this world that could prepare me for dealing with a love-sick battle goose. The only person who I want to have a piece of me, the only person who I want to get closer to…The Vampire Lord. He’s suddenly keeping me at arms length. There’s a traitor in our midst, a troublemaker, someone lurking in the background, keeping him away. And I’m making things worse. I can’t tell him the truth. Not yet. AmazonKU
PRISONER OF THE WITCH QUEEN: A SAPPHIC DARK FANTASY ROMANCE by Edie Marr
The price of peace is my freedom. I grew up with Elsin the Witch Queen haunting my nightmares. Nine years ago she gave my mother a terrible choice. She threatened our land with a terrible curse that would destroy us all. The only way to avoid this fate: me, her daughter, to be delivered to her on my twentieth birthday. And Elsin makes no secret of the terrible fate she plans for me. My mother refuses, insisting I grow up knowing nothing of this demand. She teaches me instead that Elsin the Witch Queen is pure evil, a terror to be feared. A few months after I turn twenty a terrible Sickness comes to my beloved Brightstar Castle. When it strikes my brother, the young King, I learn the truth about what Elsin wants. To save my brother and the realm I love, I must deliver myself into the clutches of a woman I consider evil: a monster. A woman who’s twisted story I’ve obsessed over my entire life. But is the story I’ve been told about Elsin the Witch Queen the truth? A fairytale-inspired dark sapphic romance with enemies to lovers, lots of spice and dark scenes. AmazonKU
DEMON DAUGHTER (PENRIC AND DESDEMONA) by Lois McMaster Bujold
A six-year-old shiplost girl draws the kin Jurald family of Vilnoc into complex dilemmas, and sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona into conflict—with each other. It will take all of Penric’s wits, his wife Nikys’s wisdom, and the hand of the fifth god’s strangest saint to untangle the threads of their future.
CURSED BY THE VEIL (BOUND BY THE VEIL BOOK TWO) by Helen Scott
I died. At least that’s what it felt like. Betrayed by the man I was beginning to love, I was chained, used, and shoved into the Veil, tossed away like moldy bread. When the Veil spits me back out, no one is more shocked than me that I survived, but I’m not the same person anymore. Not even close. I’m also no longer in the Kingdom of Eaorin. Somehow I’ve ended up in the mystical fae realm of Illeoria, and I quickly discover that everything I thought I knew about the fae was horribly wrong. As I try to figure out how I got here and what I’m supposed to do now, my enemy is by my side every step of the way. Tormenting me. Tempting me. If he doesn’t kill me, the fae realm just might. When we get to the fae court, not only am I in way over my head, but I’ve already broken one of the cardinal rules of the fae, one which is punishable by death. If I’m going to survive, I have to trust the one person I never wanted to rely on again—Thorn. Will he help me survive? Or will he just use me for his own gain? AmazonKU
FAE EXILE (ROYALS OF EMBERMERE BOOK THREE) by Lucia Asta
Escape the trials, lose the crown—or rebel, risking everything to save the realm. I’ve exposed the queen for the tyrant she is. Now it’s time to show the kingdom of Embermere who I am. A rebellion has been gathering force against the queen. It needs only a spark to gain momentum. It needs me: the secret heir. First, I must survive the Wilds—savage, brutal, and even more dangerous than the queen herself. No one enters its ancient, slithering forests unless they have no better choice. Joined by dragon-shifter Xeno, dragonling Saffron, goblin Pru, and fellow fae-trial contenders, I’m not alone. But every shadow in the Wilds crawls with horrible, giant monsters. Out here, we’re no longer just trained warriors. We’re prey. It’s more important than ever that I unearth the power that simmers in my veins so I can return to the palace and claim my royal birthright. I once thought the drake Rush Vega was my ally. Even worse, I believed him to be my mate. But then he committed the ultimate betrayal. He broke what can never be mended. Once the queen’s spy, forever my enemy. Whatever it takes, whomever I must fight, I’ll end her wicked games and free her subjects. The mirror world might not have been my home to start, but I’m not quitting until I save it. AmazonKU
MISMATCH, LOVE MATCH by Megan Derr
VS Note: From DEC 26.
Match is a hedge witch, part of a group of Guards that protect their town and the surrounding area from supernatural danger. He is not fierce and glamorous like his teammates, the paladins who do most of the fighting, a werewolf who does most of their hunting and tracking, or their sleek, crafty hacker who fights from a modern angle. No, his life is plants, herbs, and potions—and being hopelessly in love with Ronan, the dark paladin of their group, who comes from one of the oldest families in the supernatural community. Far from a poor hedge witch living on the wrong side of town, even if they have been teammates and friends for years. Then, in the aftermath of a fight with a bog witch, Ronan agrees to a date and it seems like for once, everything is going Match’s way.
HOW TO FALL IN LIKE WITH A MONSTER (DECEIT AND DEVOTION BOOK TWO) by Lola Glass
My ex is stalking me… and I’m addicted to my potential mate. Those sentences might not seem like they fit together, but in my case, they do.
Because six months ago, I was turned into a vampire by said ex. And a few days later, my potential mate—who’s a demon—fed me his blood on the sly. Now, I’m literally addicted to him. My options are to drink from him for the rest of my life, or die. He’s not keen on letting me die, so it’s looking like a till-starvation-do-you-part situation. But my ex isn’t going to let me go easily… and my mate will do whatever it takes to keep me safe. Love isn’t an option, but I don’t know how I’m going to fight it. Because I’m actually starting to like the sexy, stubborn demon I’m going to spend the rest of my life with. AmazonKU
MATE: A DARK WOLF SHIFTER ROMANCE by Sara Fields and Korey Mae Johnson
The moment we felt the mate bond, her fate was sealed. We never thought of ourselves as the sort of savage beasts who would tear off a beautiful human girl’s clothes and ravage her …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
BILLIONAIRE WEREWOLF by Crymsyn Hart
Billionaire Werewolf Ate My Fiancé: The loss of her fiancé carved a hole in Sadie Matthews, body and soul. Billionaire Werewolf Elijah Dane’s not the rescuing kind, but something about Sadie drives his wolf crazy…Hungry Fur You: Sadie thought she had it all with her sexy werewolf Elijah — until she’s bitten by another wolf who thinks Sadie’s her rival. Luke never expected to find his mate in the middle of the forest. Can Elijah and Luke see eye to eye when it comes to sharing their new mate? Feast or Famine: Sadie’s not sure what to think when her dead fiancé waltzes back into her life. With all three men pulling on her heartstrings, she needs to figure out how they all fit together because her heart can’t break into three pieces. Now wolves are winding up dead, and everyone is looking to her to find out who’s behind it. Dangerous Game: Sadie needs to save her friend Narissa, but before she can find the kidnappers’ hidden lab, humans capture Sadie for their evil experiments. Her mates will stop at nothing to get her back. But now something even darker lurks in the shadows.
MATEHUB: LEGEND by Marie Reynard
Richard Knotz is a legend in the world of supernatural adult entertainment, and he knows it. While most paranormal adult actors shy away from the temporary bonds needed to perform knotting scenes, he’s made them his brand. Bonding a human could never threaten to tear his empire to the ground, no matter how tempting that human smells.
Hunter Savage thinks Richard Knotz is a smug son of a wolf, but when he’s offered a contract to work with him, the payout is too lucrative to say no. Three months bonded to Richard could make his entire career. He just doesn’t expect to find a soft side under Richard’s prickly exterior, or for the apartment they’re forced to share to start feeling like home.
The bonding contract is easy and painless as long as they remember one cardinal rule: don’t get attached. Their employer has no use for unprofessional fools who let feelings jeopardize profits. But in between filming scorching scenes with ridiculous scenarios, they discover they’re more compatible than either could have imagined. As their limited time together winds down, they face a choice—risk their careers for the unexpected connection they’ve found, or lose their bond forever. AmazonKU
HARD AS A ROCK by Sara Jay
Canna, a flirty, impish fairy, loves to service just about any client who enters The Pleasure Club, a futuristic sex club. But although the clientele is satisfied, Canna aches for the impossible — a sexy, larger-than-life gargoyle statue that happens to be a simple décor item… or is it? Basalt has spent centuries wanting Canna all to himself. Though her nightly visits train her to be his perfect lover, will she still want him when she finds out who he really is?
TORAN UNBOUND (UNBOUND 7) by Rebecca York
Toran Bladewielder’s life was upended when a battle injury forced him to leave his order — the Holy Defenders of the Gods. It is upended again when he catches a thief pilfering food from the warehouse he is guarding. Although the miscreant turns out to be a beautiful woman, his duty is to hand her over to the authorities. But when he discovers she is a slave who escaped from a ship in the harbor, his sense of right and wrong urges him to hide her. Desperate to maintain her freedom, Farah will do anything escape the clutches of her cruel master — even seduce a man whose sexual innocence and moral decency are clear to her. But as she angles to keep Toran on her side, their relationship heats up. Neither expected to ever find love, yet the intensity between them builds — until Lord Camari’s men find Farah and drag her back to him for punishment. Can Toran rescue her, and is there any way for these unlikely lovers can forge a lasting relationship?
WOLF ON THE EDGE (SWAT: SPECIAL WOLF ALPHA TEAM) by Paige Tyler
He can’t be a werewolf without a pack…For SWAT member Carter Nelson, everything is on the line. Something has triggered the omega wolf in him causing violent outbursts and blackouts. Losing control means losing his pack, so when he’s ordered to see psychiatrist Hadley Delacroix, he grudgingly agrees. However, the more time they spend together, Carter begins to suspect she’s The One, but dating your shrink breaks all the rules. He needs her as his therapist, but he craves her as his soul mate. The decision is out of his hands when a serial killer with supernatural abilities targets Hadley. Carter will risk it all to save his mate, but he’s running out of time.
MIDNIGHT RUIN (DARK OLYMPUS BOOK SIX) by Katee Robert
Eurydice Dimitriou has always been the innocent sister, but she’s finally ready to step out of the long shadow cast by her powerful family…and the ex who shattered her heart. Perhaps rough hands on soft skin are exactly what she needs to forget her heartbreak once and for all? Charon Ariti has been Hades’s right-hand man for years. He’s given everything to the lower city, but now he’s ready to take something for himself. He’s only too happy to give Eurydice a special kind of education…but is her heart really free enough to be claimed? Orpheus Makos will do whatever it takes to make things right. Once the golden boy of the upper city, he’s now a shadow of his former self. He’ll do anything to get Eurydice back…even if it means she’s not coming into his arms alone. Three hearts. Three futures. Countless ways to get it wrong. But with enemies slipping through Olympus’s faltering barrier to lay siege on the lower city, a trio of broken hearts will be the least of these would-be lovers’ worries.
WINGS SO WICKED: GOLDEN CITY BOOK ONE by Emily Blackwood
Huntyr has fought for survival her entire life. Raised under Lord, the master of assassins in Midgrave, she has spent over twenty years learning to kill the blood-hungry, depraved vampyres that lurk in the darkness. Huntyr is the most lethal fae in the kingdom, which is why Lord chooses her to complete the next mission. Huntyr must survive Moira Seminary and make it into The Golden City—the mysterious elite society of the few remaining angels and the magic fae who live in luxury with no crime, no poverty, and certainly no vampyres. Only when she arrives at the academy, she’s forced to room with Wolf—the terrifying fallen angel who happens to know her assassin identity. Determined to keep her head down in Moira, Huntyr tries her best to ignore Wolf. Over time, though, he not only becomes the only person she can lean on, but the one who might keep her alive through the life-threatening tests to get into the golden city. A wolf and his huntress. An academy designed to break them. AmazonKU
SECOND SKIN by Sue Bentley
Eighteen-year-old Lady Aledra Jewel-Wing is Drakkoni — a race of shape-shifting dragons who brutally conquered the Esran lands. They are fiercely protective of their pure bloodlines. Aledra’s father is the powerful Lord Commander Artor Jewel-Wing. She was told her mother is dead, but really she was banished for being part-Esran. Aledra is raised on a remote farmstead, keeping her away from the prying eyes of the Drakkoni court. She is mentored to control her secondskin, which is where her dragon form hides. Your firstskin is what you allow the world to see and your secondskin is the true expression of your soul. When war breaks out between the Drakkoni and the Esrans, Aledra is imprisoned and learns the truth about her mother. She escapes from prison and meets Jubal, an Esran whose family were slaughtered by Drakkoni warriors. Aledra conceals her heritage and against all odds they fall in love. Will their love turn to ashes if he finds out who she really is? AmazonKU
FATAL GODDESS (SHIFTED FATES BOOK THREE) by Vasilisa Drake
Cole made the ultimate sacrifice to save me… but I’m not letting him go that easily. All my life, the only thing I ever wanted was to belong–and then I found him, in my afterlife. A male who infuriated me with his taunts and secret-keeping yet won both my heart and my wolf’s. If he thinks I’ll let him go that easily, he’s wrong. Even if I have to travel to the deepest pits of Tartarus and sell my soul to get him back, I will have him by my side again. Or there’ll be Hell to pay. AmazonKU
CROWN OF WINGS AND WHISPERS (CROWN OF THE FAE KING BOOK THREE) by L L Muir
Crown of Wings and Whispers is the third book in the Crown of the Fae King series, which follows Wickham, Lennon, and the team as they try to keep The Naming Powers out of the clutches of Orion…who will use them to undo the world. How Griffon Carew will play his hand is anyone’s guess. Amazon
FORBIDDEN PREGNANT MATE (SILVER WOLVES BLACK OPS BOOK FOUR) by Ruby Knoxx
We used to be inseparable. Now he’s my worst enemy. We grew up together and were best friends. Until he left for the black ops and shut me out. Now we meet again and bicker like we used to. But this time, a fire is burning underneath. And even though anything between us is strictly forbidden…I can’t hide my pregnant belly much longer. I haven’t seen him in years, and he’s no longer the boy I used to know. He’s become so absurdly hot that it makes me mad. He’s making me feel all sorts of things that I desperately try to hide. But the worst is the reaction of my body, wanting him so badly that it hurts. He enjoys pissing me off and tries to get under my skin. He scolds me and protects me, acting like he’s my personal bodyguard. My family has forbidden us being together, but he touches my begging curves anyway. Will he leave again when he finds out I’m carrying his baby? Or will he claim us both? AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S BULLIED BRIDE (ALPHA WOLF ISLAND BOOK SEVEN) by Kayla Wolf
He bullied me relentlessly for being a weirdo. He made my life a living hell and crushed my heart. But I’m no longer the insecure girl without powers. I’m a grown witch, and I’ll get my vengeance. He’s the next Alpha in line and also my new neighbor. I’ve just been put into the cabin next to his. On this demon-infested island, we are forced to stay close. And he’s bullying me again, but this time in a different way. Because this time, we’re locked in a cabin together in a raging storm. I have to watch as he comes closer, breaking my boundaries with his bare hands. I have to watch as he plays me like his instrument, obeying him alone. My traitorous body has been his the moment he wanted it. Can I finally surrender to the new Alpha? Amazon KU
FANGS AND THE FURRIEST (MOONLIT MONSTERS) (MISTY HOLLOW BOOK FOUR) by J R Rain and H P Mallory
All I wanted to do was go camping. Just to prove to myself that I could erect a tent and spend one night in the middle of BFE with only a few mosquito bites as souvenirs. What I really wasn’t planning on was getting attacked by the biggest… wolf I’ve ever seen—not to mention the fact that wolves have no business being in Louisiana. Fast forward to the wolf attack, and I’m now waking up to the second chapter of my middle-aged life as a vampire. Yep, you heard me right. Last I remembered, I was a forty-two-year-old widow with only creditors coming calling, and now I’m a blood-sucking fiend with two oversized fangs. And to make matters worse? My sire is a self-centered jerk who wants nothing to do with me. Since I’m on a feeling-sorry-for-myself streak, might I also add that the only friend I had (one I also had a crush on) just so happens to show up in this weird outpost of civilization known as Misty Hollow? What are the chances, right? Well, turns out the chances are pretty good because Thorn actually isn’t human at all. In fact, he’s some sort of mystical creature called a ‘griffin’ and he’s also working for the mayor of Misty Hollow. And let’s not even discuss the enigma that is Fox Aspen, a monster hunter sent to Misty Hollow to wrangle the wolf (turns out it’s a werewolf) that attacked me. Fox is some kind of fae prince, and he’s also so hot he makes me go wobbly in the knees. Wobbly knees or not, this girl needs to figure out what the heck is going on in this town, pronto, because something wicked this way is definitely coming from the swamp. And I’m pretty sure that ‘something wicked’ is threatening my undead life. AmazonKU
Ooh, a new Badari on the horizon. Fab
Yes, I’m working on it!
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