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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QUEEN TO A RHAN (BONDED PRINCESSES OF RHAN BOOK FIVE) by Ariel Ryan
She. Is. Mine. Revenge will be mine…Jaltan – The plan is simple: kill my brother and re-claim my princess. Until I’m foolish enough to take my princess’s best friend as hostage. Now I can’t imagine being without her. But the next queen of the Rhan cannot be a barmaid. And I must have vengeance. All I wanted was a little adventure…Sonya – I’m sick and tired of looking after everyone but myself, so I’m definitely up for an adventure with lizard man. Until I’m dumb enough to look in his eyes and immediately fall head over heels for him. I can’t imagine being without him. But he has a princess of his own to claim, not to mention a brother to slaughter. And I can’t possibly stop him. Right? AmazonKU
VIZ’EN by Katie Neptune
Betrayed and caged for illegal blood experiments, Viz’en Kah vows he’ll exact his revenge, if not on the male who is torturing him, then at least on the mad scientist’s beautiful female companion. The one who haunts his thoughts. Stolen from Earth and sold at an alien auction to a maniac, Mara Montgomery wonders if her life is over. All too quickly, however, she discovers the sordid price of her continued existence. When Viz’en and Mara escape the lab, and they’re on the run in the jungle, secrets come to light. But it’s far too late for trust, even as passion builds. And some actions can’t be forgiven. Despite what her instincts tell her, Mara knows she must get far away from the tormented male who makes her pulse sing and her heart break. But she doesn’t yet understand that there are no lengths Viz’en won’t travel to find Mara again and earn her love. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE CYBORG by Grace Goodwin
There are no rules, and to the victor go the spoils, namely one feisty human female who claims it’s all a big mistake. A misunderstanding.
What she should’ve said to the brutal warrior who nabbed her was that he had mistakenly abducted the wrong girl entirely. Oh, wait. She did.
Taken by one cyborg. Claimed by another. Both powerful beasts believe she is their mate. Thrown over the victor’s shoulder and carted off, Lavender finds herself trapped on another world, another planet, in another star system. Transported to The Colony, she discovers a world full of warriors deemed too dark, too dangerous, to ever be trusted again. There is no going home, no leaving his side, no escape. Forced into close proximity with the alien warlord determined to claim not just her body, but her heart, how can Lavender deny him when every touch, every kiss, every seductive promise of love, devotion and protection weakens her will to resist?
ROCK AND A HARD PLACE : MM ALIEN SFR (THE LITTLE SHIPS BOOK TWO) by J Evermore
Surviving a crash landing on an uncharted planet was supposed to be the hard part. No one told me the real challenge would be the aftermath. I have most of my memories back, I’m about to start my first mission since Sohven and I were rescued from Sannaveh-8B, and my crewmates aren’t half bad. Nothing to complain about, right? Too bad nothing good ever comes easy. Since we’ve returned to our ship, Sohven’s been overprotective, paranoid, and on edge. No matter how well I carry out my duties, he just can’t seem to trust me to take care of myself, and I’m getting tired of being treated like a freak blow to the head means I’m incompetent. Sohven’s solution seems simple. He wants to double-down on our commitment and make things permanent. He wants us to become mates—officially. That means a trip back to Lohnyal, a closed planet with a culture few outsiders ever experience. The trouble is, seven years is a long absence—long enough to leave Sohven on the outside looking in, too. We do our best to respect his family and follow their customs, but when we land in his eyrie, we’re stepping into more than a straightforward mating ceremony. When Sohven’s family gets him back, they don’t want to let him go. It’s going to take all of my ingenuity to make sure we find a way off his planet. This time, he’s the one who needs to be rescued, and I intend to deliver. Rock and a Hard Place is meant to be read after Head Above Water, the first book in Jace and Sohven’s story. AmazonKU
FURY (HUNTED RELICS BOOK SIX) by Sybur Phyre
Fury and his brother, Chaos, have found a Titan ship with the help of Chaos’s mate and a traitorous member of the enemy. Solcrue forces tried to hide the vessel, take it apart, and use the ship to find a weakness they could exploit. The enemy learned of the propulsion systems, but never found a way inside. The ship can provide a chance to get off-world and find their lost brothers of Rogue Fleet, but only if it’s repaired and the rest of the brothers in the den find out the word they got of a ship in a different location is a trap. Keanna – I’ve been stuck on this rock for months, living off of the plants I’m able to forage and the few animals I encounter thanks to being forgotten by my master, Officer Rochir. He followed that creepy scientist Sevrin around like a lost puppy. They locked me in with the Titan ship. I ate the rations I could stomach as I searched for a way out. I found one, through a vent shaft. But it led me to a frigid mountaintop I could not descend….(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR SPACE DRAGONS (DRAGON’S GUIDE TO SPACE DATING BOOK TWO) by Michelle Ziegler
After an escape from her alien abduction, Zara finds herself navigating the unfamiliar terrain of another alien world. Tarek’s home planet. Stranded in a realm where dragons soar and humans live within domed cities, Zara battles her mind to accept that there is life beyond the stars. Tarek, a powerful dragon shifter, wants to be her guide in this strange new world if she can let him. As their connection deepens, Zara discovers that perhaps her life was meant for something far beyond Earth. Zara must confront her new reality, accepting the loss of her life left behind, and the need for a future with an alien dragon. The threads of her two worlds entwine and Tarek and Zara must navigate love, loyalty, and cosmic forces that threaten to tear them apart. AmazonKU
RESCUE ME FROM PARADISE (BUNKER BOOK FOUR) by Jordan Rivet
Three years after emerging from cryosleep, the survivors of the apocalypse don’t always agree on the best way to live together. Joanna and Levi travel between the bunker communities, fostering cooperation and trying to prevent conflicts. It’s harder than it looks. Just when Joanna thinks they’re making progress, she learns a cohort is missing.
The bunker’s nearest neighbors claim the inhabitants never woke up from cryosleep, but they might be lying. Joanna and Levi set out to find the missing cohort and uncover the truth. What they discover could spell disaster for every settlement in the country. Meanwhile, a young survivor called Kate discovers that her isolated community isn’t as idyllic as she thought. She must break free if she has any hope of saving her home. It turns out Utopia is a moving target. AmazonKU
FUTURE LOVE AFFAIR by Nando Gray
VS note: MM SFR
DOOM HAS FINALLY FOUND HUMANITY. One by one, worlds are falling silent across human space–a nameless scourge clawing at them from the shadows as it attempts to topple thousands of years of peace and prosperity…AUREN has always been a survivor. Growing up in the slums of Obila, he’d learned precisely one thing: trust no one. So when the enemy drop pods began to fall from the heavens, he’d done what he’d always done: survive. Except the bargain he’d had to make to do so was certain to cost him far more than his honor. When he woke up in his new body, he would have never guessed how harrowing his life was about to become. Join his nonstop battle to reclaim his humanity while he outruns an even more sinister shadow…LUPO was betrayed. If it hadn’t been for his ex, Bartie, he would have never wound up as a disembodied consciousness in the first place. He’d died three times. Years had passed. And then, at long last, another had been decanted on the resurrection ship, and Lupo finally saw a pathway toward the vengeance he demanded. Follow his heart-pounding story as he sets out on a twisted journey of redemption and retribution. Learn to love again as he comes to terms with his traumatic past. But growth isn’t easy, and with more threats piling up with every passing moment, Lupo is destined for hard times ahead. AmazonKU
DAKKAN’S MATCH (MITRAN WARLORD PROTECTORS BOOK THREE) by Ella Blake
Sabine – As the top medical expert on human-Mitran offspring, I’m excited to be sent to the alien planet to help deliver babies, but my shuttle goes down on Mitra and leaves me stranded. When a gorgeous warlord finds me, I think I’m rescued, but my hopes are dashed. We’re both trapped inside a mysterious forcefield with dangerous creatures and poisonous flora. Worse, Warlord Dakkan can’t stand me and I must put my life in his hands to survive. Dakkan-My dislike of Dr. Sabine Mecon isn’t personal—I just distrust her species’ advanced medical techniques. It’s only because the human females living in my Thrail demanded a human doctor that I invite Sabine to my domain. But now we’re trapped in a sort of contained habitat far from my Thrail with no communication with the outside world. Keeping this beautiful and headstrong female safe is my top priority, but soon I want to do much more than protect her. If our love has any chance to survive, we must learn who created this hidden place and escape before its many dangers consume us. AmazonKU
FIASCO (UNCHARTED HEARTS BOOK TWO) by Constance Fay
Cynbelline Khaw is a woman of many names. She’s Generosity, a cultist who never quite fit in. She’s Bella, the daughter who failed to save her cousin’s life. And then there’s Cyn, the notorious bounty hunter who spaced a ship of slavers. She’s exhausted, lonely, and on her very last legs—but then a new client offers her a job she can’t refuse: a bounty on the kidnapper who killed her cousin. All Cyn has to do is partner with the crew of the Calamity, a scouting vessel she encountered when she was living under a previous alias. One tiny little issue, she’s been given an additional bounty: deliver the oh-so-compelling medic, Micah Arora, to the treacherous Pierce Family or all her identities will be revealed, putting her estranged family in danger. Hunting a kidnapper doesn’t usually mean accidentally taking your sexy new target to dinner at your parent’s house, a local mystic predicting you’ll have an increasingly large number of children, or being accompanied by a small flying lizard with a penchant for eating metal, but, as they field investigative hurdles both dangerous and preposterous, Cyn and Micah grow ever closer. When a violent confrontation reveals that everything Cyn thought about her past is wrong, she realizes that she has the power to change her future. The first part of that is making sure that Micah Arora is around to be a part of it.
SERVICE MODEL by Adrian Tchaikovsky
VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I pre-ordered it.
Murderbot meets Redshirts in a delightfully humorous tale of robotic murder from the Hugo-nominated author of Elder Race and Children of Time. To fix the world they must first break it, further. Humanity is a dying breed, utterly reliant on artificial labor and service. When a domesticated robot gets a nasty little idea downloaded into its core programming, they murder their owner. The robot discovers they can also do something else they never did before: They can run away.
Fleeing the household they enter a wider world they never knew existed, where the age-old hierarchy of humans at the top is disintegrating into ruins and an entire robot ecosystem devoted to human wellbeing is having to find a new purpose. Sometimes all it takes is a nudge to overcome the limits of your programming.
EXILED (IMPRISONED BOOK 11) by Victoria Vallo
VS Note: Listed in Gay Romance. Re-release of a Vella serial.
If you commit a crime on Vaharis 6, there’s more than one way to work off your sentence…Before coming to Vaharis 6, Alex was a prince. He’d been the fourteenth child of the royal house, and his family had been overthrown and slaughtered in a brutal revolution, but still, he clung to the knowledge that he had been a prince. He’d trusted the wrong person amidst the chaos of the revolt, but in the end, he had at least gotten out with his life. Now, he sits in a prison cell and waits. Everyone seems to have plans for him, but he is making plans of his own. When the day comes to bargain his way out of the prison, he jumps at the chance. He still finds himself under the control of another, but this time, his captor is going to surprise him. AmazonKU
3013 AFTERLIFE: A 3013 NOVELLA by Kali Argent
Captain Tira Meadowlark does not need a vacation—thank you very much. She has neither the time nor desire to pursue leisure activities, and she has an especially low tolerance for nonsense. And she can think of nothing more nonsensical than playing make-believe when she has important duties to perform. Unfortunately, she has also sworn an oath to obey her king, even orders she finds to be a gross betrayal of their friendship. Like sending her to Evo to beta test a series of new virtual reality games. Vadis Kesski’s road to Evo has been a somewhat complicated one, and even now, he considers his stay temporary. There’s nothing wrong with the planetoid or his job. He just tends not to stay in one place for too long. Then, a fiery female blows into his life like a wild storm, bringing with her the one thing he’d been searching for. A home. Tira doesn’t just have walls around her heart, though. She has erected mountains and fortified them with steel. It won’t be easy to penetrate her defenses, and he fully expects her to run. But where she leads, he’ll follow, all the way to the ends of the universe, or even the gates of the afterlife. Because one eternity with her will never be enough.
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LADY EVE’S LAST CON by Rebecca Fraimow
Ruth Johnson and her sister Jules have been small-time hustlers on the interstellar cruise lines for years. But then Jules fell in love with one of their targets, Esteban Mendez-Yuki, sole heir to the family insurance fortune. Esteban seemed to love her too, until she told him who she really was, at which point he fled without a word. Now Ruth is set on revenge: disguised as provincial debutante Evelyn Ojukwu and set for the swanky satellite New Monte, she’s going to make Esteban fall in love with her, then break his heart and take half his fortune. At least, that’s the plan. But Ruth hadn’t accounted for his older sister, Sol, a brilliant mind in a dashing suit… and much harder to fool. Sol is hot on Ruth’s tail, and as the two women learn each other’s tricks, Ruth must decide between going after the money and going after her heart.
KIDNAPPED BY A SPACE RAIDER by Ember Frost
The galaxy’s most obnoxiously kissable space raider just kidnapped me and we’re going to rob a Space Station – As the daughter of The Intergalactic Diplomat, I’m sure Asher Trevor thought he could get a pretty large ransom from my kidnapping, but he is not prepared for what he’s getting. I’m a do it myself kind of girl and I don’t let men boss me around. No matter how sexy they are. Despite being my captor and the filth my Daddy always talks about, Surprisingly, Asher keeps his hands to himself. So I pretend to be his wife as cover for his next big score. Deep inside our first space station heist. We find a surprise which forces us into our scariest heist yet. I wasn’t aware how real a fake cover could feel. But as the danger gets hotter, so does our attraction. While being stuck so close in this ship, The day will come when I can finally get free. But the problem is, I don’t know if I want to. AmazonKU
MOONSTORM by Yoon Ha Lee
VS note: A scifi release of note. Not a romance but FF romantic elements. Mixed reviews.
Hwa Young was just ten years old when imperial forces destroyed her rebel moon home. Now, six years later, she is a citizen of the very empire that made her an orphan. Desperate to shake her rebel past, Hwa Young dreams of one day becoming a lancer pilot, an elite group of warriors who fly into battle using the empire’s most advanced tech—giant martial robots. Lancers are powerful, and Hwa Young would do anything to be the strong one for once in her life. When an attack on their boarding school leaves Hwa Young and her classmates stranded on an imperial space fleet, her dreams quickly become a reality. As it turns out, the fleet is in dire need of pilot candidates, and Hwa Young—along with her brainy best friend Geum, rival Bae, and class clown Seong Su—are quick to volunteer. But training is nothing like what they expected, and secrets—like the fate of the fleet’s previous lancer squad and hidden truths about the rebellion itself—are stacking up. And when Hwa Young uncovers a conspiracy that puts their entire world at risk, she’s forced to make a choice between her rebel past and an empire she’s no longer sure she can trust.
PRIMAL CLAIM (MM ALIEN SCIFI ROMANCE) (WARLORDS OF VASZ BOOK ONE) by Leo Rivers
Elian – I never planned to crash behind enemy lines, straight into the arms of an alien warlord. Rael — towering, muscle-bound, golden-skinned, with a set of horns that scream warrior king. Our species are at war. He shouldn’t look at me with anything but hatred. But his touch is surprisingly gentle. He could kill me. He should kill me. So why doesn’t he? Rael – Humans are our sworn enemies, the cruel alien race warring with my people. But then one fell from the sky. Elian’s resilience awakens a part of me I had sealed away — a need to bond, to care, to protect. Despite every rule, every vow, the beautiful human stirs a primal need deep within me. I’ve claimed him in the name of war, yet he’s claiming my heart. And letting go? Unthinkable. AmazonKU
CRESSIDA’S AGENTS (EMPIRE OF THE SKY BOOK THREE) by Mikayla Ash
Replete with all the trappings of an alternate world — airships, steam powered aircraft, automatons, moon bases, and witches with psychic powers — Cressida’s Agents is a steamy thrill-a-minute ride in a universe of what could have been. Cressida Troy, after being mesmerised into betraying humanity, is now the wife of Mon Ilson, the alien leader, and is crowned Empress of Space. While pretending to be the love of his long-life, Cressida is desperately seeking a way to redeem herself, and somehow save human civilization from destruction at his hands. Then her former fiancé, Jacob, is captured and brought to the moon. Can she earn back his love, or has her seeming betrayal hurt him too much? Meanwhile on Earth, Marjorie, in the guise of brothel madam and casino owner is acting as an agent of Mon Ilson. Her goal is to learn from him the secret of immortality, and for now she must do his bidding. A violent assassination attempt on her airship Fortuna brings her into the strong arms of handsome Squadron Leader, Sir Christopher “Kit” Colby. Her attempt to uncover the mastermind behind the plot leads them both into deadly danger.
COSMIC HUSBAND: SPICY MM ALIEN ROMANCE (COSMIC ROMANCES BOOK ONE) by Mars Quinn
Seth – One second I’m walking to work, and the next I’m on a spaceship. I have no idea what’s going on, but this scaled alien claims I’m his mate. That’s not going to happen. I have until we reach his planet to accept or reject him. If I don’t want him, I can go back to Earth. But six months is a long time when the alien Kal is determined to woo me. Kalvoxrencol – The Crystal sent me to the far reaches of the universe for my soulmate, and now that I have him, I will not surrender him. I will do whatever I can to win his love and keep him by my side, where he belongs. I will not let anything from my past or his keep us apart. AmazonKU
THE ALIEN DAD’S SECRET BABY (KALEIDIAN WARRIORS DADS) by Athena Storm
My baby’s father is a criminal…And I fell for him. Even after he kidnapped me. I guess I’m a sucker for the thrill. Because trouble is just another name for Ozadus. I never should have given into him. But I gave him everything. And in return, he gave me one thing that changed my life…A baby girl. This life isn’t safe for her. So I have to choose. My heart or my daughter? I don’t have to think twice. I leave behind the man I fell for. I vow to never tell him. But soon he finds me. And with one look, I’m sure he knows…That my daughter is his. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE FELIDA KING: ABDUCTED BY THE RUTHLESS ROYALS by Mary Ashe
VS Note: Mixed ratings. Listed in Erotica as well as SFR.
Seraiah – Arboriculturist Seraiah Vedure gift for growing things doesn’t translate to cultivating love. But she’s done settling. Needing space, she runs to the sanctuary of her beloved orchard and crashes into the unyielding frame of the neighboring territory’s king. He’s tall. He’s sizzling hot. He’s abducting her? Trapped with this royal who claims she’s his kingdom’s savior isn’t exactly the love connection she hoped for. Except, even as she plans her escape, she has to admit she feels drawn towards the golden-eyed cat king who purrs when she’s near and who wants to make her his queen. Zarin – Legend says when the ancient trees fall, so goes the kingdom. Felida King Zarin Aurata isn’t about to let that happen, not after all he’s sacrificed to protect his people. When a lucrative diplomatic trip hands him the arboreal expert he desperately needs, he pounces. He never expected the gorgeous woman to be his true mate. Reprising his people’s bygone tradition of bride theft, he steals her away and claims her as his queen. Now, he needs to convince her that his love is true and, if she opens her heart, he’ll give her everything she desires. AmazonKU
LUNA AND THE THREE MOONS by Laura Jo Phillips
Luna and her perfectly gorgeous, sexy, and loving Mate Eternal, Raj, couldn’t be happier. The hated Velli-Machs were stranded on Zorion with no chance of escape, the Balaru were settling in on a new planet of their own, and best of all, they’ve had two whole weeks to bask in the joy of parenthood. But, as always, that pesky little thing called life, or fate, or destiny, can’t be ignored forever. Or for very long. Luna now dreams every night of the three moons she first saw during her dream meeting with Cloud Leaper of the Balaru, and she doesn’t know why. She doesn’t know why they’re starting to change color, either. While Artemia isn’t answering any of her questions on that subject, she’s definitely giving her plenty of nudges and whispers on other subjects. Such as the fertility issue plaguing Kyun females for millennia. And all of the Velli-Mach data going back thousands of years which the Balaru copied before destroying all tech on Zorion. What the two issues could possibly have in common is a mystery, but Luna asks for a copy of it anyway. One doesn’t ignore a goddess, after all…(MUCH more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
CAUGHT UP WITH A BAD ZOMBIE PRINCESS: AN AFRICAN AMERICAN ZOMBIE SHIFTER ROMANCE (ZOMBIES RULE THE WORLD BOOK SIX) by LeSha McCoy
VS Note: From the blurb for book one: “The dead took over the night a year ago, bringing with them terror beyond our wildest dreams…Now, however, a new type of zombie has emerged. They’ve called it a Zed-Two. It’s stronger, faster, but most importantly, part human. It can shift from human to zombie in the blink of an eye, but also eat half a body in about twice that time.”
Paris has spent months in agony because of Jasera’s refusal to face his truth, but with a drastic turn of the tables, all that suffering is about to trade places…After months of waiting, longing, and hoping for her ‘person’ to see her, Paris realises that she has no other option but to focus on herself. And with the help of cut-throat Violet, she quickly does.
However, the skills Jaden and Raeni teach Paris to help her cope end up going too far, and it soon becomes clear that she may need help reversing the damage that’s been done…Jasera, now seeing Paris’ name everywhere he turns, finally has no choice but to face the truth of how he feels about her, even if that means being disowned by his family and losing friends he’s been loyal to for years. But will he be able to convince Paris that things are different now? And if he can, will it be before the urges and strange behaviours start, and the family is rocked by an ominous warning from Raeni? The one in her gut telling her that something is coming. AmazonKU
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VS Note: This week’s backlist book is STAR SURVIVOR, the second book in the WRECK OF THE NEBULA DREAM trilogy. (It can be read as a standalone.) I loved the FMC Twilka and her life as a fashion designer, influencer and survivor and it was satsifying to bring her back together with her D’nvannae Brother…
STAR SURVIVOR
The survivors of a terrible wreck meet again—but this time only one can survive.
The long-awaited sequel to The Wreck of the Nebula Dream…They survived an iconic spaceship wreck together. She never expected to see him again … especially not armed to kill her.
Twilka Zabour is an interstellar celebrity. She built on her notoriety as a carefree Socialite who survived the terrible wreck of the Nebula Dream, and launched a successful design house. But now the man who gave meaning to her life, then left her, is back–this time for the worst of reasons. Will he kill her … or help her survive?
D’nvannae Brother Khevan survived the Nebula Dream in the company of a lovely, warm woman, only to be pulled away from her, back into his solitary life in the service of the Red Lady. Now Twilka’s within his reach again–for all the wrong reasons. Khevan will do everything within his power to discover why Twilka has been targeted for assassination, and to save her.
But Khevan is not Twilka’s only pursuer. Will allies Nick and Mara Jameson arrive in time to aid the couple, or will Khevan and Twilka’s ingenuity be all that stands between them and death?
HELL FOR HIRE (TEAR DOWN HEAVEN BOOK ONE) by Rachel Aaron
VS note: Happy to see a new one from her, even if it is Urban Fantasy not scifi romance.
A hulked-out wrath demon who eats gamer rage and loves cats, a shapeshifting lust demon who enjoys their food a bit too much, and a void demon who doesn’t see the point of any of this. They’re not the sort of mercenaries you’d hire on purpose, but Bex wouldn’t trust her life to anyone else. Ever since the ancient Mesopotamian king Gilgamesh decided death wasn’t for him, killed the gods, and conquered the afterlife, times have been rough for a free demon. But the denizens of the Nine Hells aren’t the quitting sort, and Bex and her team have been choking a living out of the Eternal King’s lackeys for years. It’s not honest work, but when Heaven itself declares you a non-person, you smash-and-grab what you can get. This next gig looks like more of the same…until Bex meets the client. The Job – Adrian Blackwood is a witch with a problem. His family has skirted the edges of King Gilgamesh’s ire for centuries, but thanks to a decision he made as a child, Adrian is personally responsible for putting his entire coven in Heaven’s crosshairs. Determined to set things right, Adrian drags his broom, caldron, and talking cat thousands of miles across the country to Seattle where he can fight the Eternal King’s warlocks…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU AB
LADY OF DOOM AND DEVOTION (RITES OF POSSESSION BOOK FOUR) by Eva Chase
We can’t let the wild win. Despite everything I’ve done, my kingdom is falling apart. To overturn the murderous sorcerers determined to remake the realm into something wild and cruel, we must rely an unexpected heir to the throne. But the first fault lines started dividing our country centuries ago. We can’t reach toward the past for absolution. The men I love and the allies we’ve gathered will have to build a new future. And I’d sacrifice anything to know I’ve finally set things right… even my hard-won happiness. It’s time to find out whether I’m worthy of staying in this world I’ve fought so desperately to save. AmazonKU
THE BURNING WITCH 3 by Delemhach
Lady Katarina Ashowan is used to getting into trouble, but her latest muddle takes the cake. A moment’s weakness in her attraction to Eric Reyes, crown prince of Daxaria, has landed her in an unexpected marriage with the man . . . just as her father, Lord Finlay Ashowan, arrives in Troivack to check on his headstrong daughter. As if figuring out how to acclimate her father to her scandalous elopement isn’t bad enough, there are rumors of dangerous magical plots afoot at court—with Kat seemingly at the center of them all. For one thing, the devil is still prowling around, with dubious intentions as to Kat’s powers. For another, an underground network of wrongdoers has been spreading a mysterious and addictive drug throughout both Troivack and Daxaria. And perhaps most concerning, a villainess is hiding in plain sight somewhere close to Kat and her best friend, Queen Alina, hoping to use them to strike at the devil. Now it’s up to Kat—with the help of her kitten familiar, Pina, as well as her friends and family—to untangle the twisted web of courtly and magical intrigue before her hurried honeymoon is cut short by deadly disaster. AmazonKU
PHOENIX MATE (BROTHERS OF FIRE BOOK THREE) by TJ Nichols
VS Note: MM PNR.
What happens when the Chief of Security wakes up as the familiar to a man who doesn’t know he’s a witch? Chaos. Quentin Silverbrook has never really belonged anywhere. At fifteen, his parents divorced, and his father took a job in Mont de Leucoy. Now twenty-two, he hasn’t left even though there is nothing keeping him there…until he is blackmailed into watching the building over the road from the bar where he works.
With Dalmon back in England, Gerrit injured, and Everest ruling by proxy, Kaine Lenoir, the only phoenix shifter not part of the royal family in this life, is feeling the pressure to take down the Shadow Board before more people die and paranormals are exposed to humans. One night to blow off some tension turns into a disaster when the man turns out to be his fated mate. Worse, he is an untrained mind-reading witch. The only positive is that Quentin is being blackmailed by the Shadow Board. All Kaine needs to do is find a way to use that—to use Quentin—to destroy the Board. Have the Fates stacked the deck in his favor, or will he create a soul bruise that will haunt them both for lifetimes? A one-night stand turns into forever as a witch discovers the hidden world of paranormals and takes control of his magic while being dazzled by the wealth and secrets of the phoenix shifters that make up the royal family. AmazonKU
TIDAL CREATURES (AlCHEMICAL JOURNEYS BOOK THREE) by Seanan McGuire
All across the world, people look up at the moon and dream of gods. Gods of knowledge and wisdom, gods of tides and longevity. Over time, some of these moon gods incarnated into the human world alongside the other manifest natural concepts. Their job is to cross the sky above the Impossible City—the heart of all creation—to keep it connected to reality. And someone is killing them. There are so many of them that it’s easy for a few disappearances to slip through the cracks. But they aren’t limitless. In the name of the moon, the lunar divinities must uncover the roots of the plot and thwart the true goal of those behind these attacks—control of the Impossible City itself.
FATED ANGEL (KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT BOOK FIVE) by Tamar Sloan
Embracing darkness is the only way to secure victory. The dark power of the obsidian was the answer all along. Coupled with the Spear of Destiny, Gabby and Colt can finally end the threat to the three worlds. If they’re strong enough. This war has always blurred the lines between good and evil. Friend and enemy have never been what they seemed. And an angel and a demon have had to fight for the truth in their hearts. Ultimately, Mercy Academy will be the final battleground for humanity. The witness of which is stronger. Darkness. Or love. AmazonKU
WRAITHWEAVER (THE MELDERBLOOD CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by E A Winters
The enemy kingdom of Radha has set their sights on the sea. All hope of alliance is lost. And a forced concoction is limiting her powers. Trapped on a ship with a bloodthirsty royal, a runaway prince, and a black-market swindler, Princess Aviama finds herself headed straight for Ghosts’ Gorge—a passage no ship has survived for hundreds of years. Radha’s elite melder guard is haphazard, but strong, and if Aviama doesn’t find a way to turn them or fight them, she’ll be forced to betray a friend and play a role in the exploitation of a siren. But if she makes a deal with a cheat to save herself, will she sell her soul in the process? AmazonKU
TRULY YOURS: LESBIAN OMEGAVERSE FANTASY ROMANCE (SEVENTH STAR SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Lily X
Orphaned at a young age, Issadora Yearling has grown into a talented pianist and schoolteacher under the guidance of her dear grandmother. While credit has always been tight, Issa knows exactly how to make every last penny of her inheritance stretch as much as possible. But Gran has a debilitating secret—she’s accrued a large debt over the past decade, and now, the debtors have come calling. Desperate for a quick solution, Gran turns to a long-lost friend for help. Soon, Issa must face a horrifying truth: her grandmother’s friend is none other than the Dowager Queen of the Seventh Star, and the doddering old lady is harboring a fugitive—Avani Brimwood, a notorious traitor and the Alpha who invoked a war to steal the throne from her older sister. When Gran petitions the Alpha for a loan, Avani agrees, on one condition: Issa will stay behind as collateral. Surely her grandmother wouldn’t agree to this… Would she? AmazonKU
WITCHY BAD BLOOD (MIDLIFE POTIONS BOOK FOUR) by C A Phipps
No one, including Jess, had any idea she was an exceptional witch. Until she began solving crimes using her senses. The trouble is, she’d rather be waving a spatula than a wand and her snarky cat familiar isn’t happy about it. She’s listed her priorities: 1 Bring her mom back from the ghostly realm. 2 Open a bakery. 3 Keep quiet about her secret sister. (A lovable thorn in her side!) 4 Don’t ask questions about her missing father. Having a plan will make life bearable—as long as there isn’t another murder and she doesn’t mess anything up!
GENTLEMAN AND THE WITCH (GRAE SISTERS BOOK THREE) by Eve Langlais
He promised her immortality, but first she must survive a dangerous quest. Becoming a witch at sixteen started me on my path to greatness. A little hex here. A little spell there. My foes never knew what hit them. That magic became lucrative later on when I started my own business, but surely I am destined to do more than make skincare products for those trying to hold on to their youth. When a gentleman who claims he used to be a god demands my help, I laugh him off. As if I’m going to put myself in harm’s way for him. However, when my home is destroyed, I decide to join him on his quest for revenge. After all, it turns out we have a common enemy. What I didn’t expect? To end up fighting for my life on another world. Nor did I think I’d fall in love. An affair short-lived. Evildoers might want to use me to advance their cause, but they might end up surprised because I’m not a good witch. I will do anything, even end the world, to avenge those I love.
RAVEN’S DAWN (RAVEN’S CRY BOOK FIVE) by Charlie Nottingham
The Fae Realm is no fairytale. Rain, Graham, Ezra, and Warren did what they set out to. They freed Rain’s brother from the demon who’d held him captive for a decade and the ghost who brought them together. And now, their real journey begins. On the run from the Chambers, Rain and the guys escape to the Fae Realm. But the Fae have been plagued with war from the Angels for eons. Powers likes Rain’s and the guys’ are too valuable to waste at a time like this. Inducted to the Fae army, Rain and the guys are tasked with dismantling the biggest threat they’ve ever faced. The air an tagadh. Fae who steal the souls of their own people with the darkest magic. Soul eaters who can kill anyone, even immortals. Navigating a whole new world is hard enough. But can a sham psychic, a Vampire doctor, a necromancer with no battle training, and a Fae who ran from the war survive a war with eons old soul eaters? AmazonKU
SURFACE PRESSURE (LOVE, TAILS AND BATTLE WAILS BOOK TWO) by Adrian J Smith and Neen Cohen
VS note: Sapphic romantasy
A mermaid. A human. Can they break the surface pressure? Soulara never wanted to be queen. As the rightful heir, Soulara resists expectations in search of her own path. With a knack for technology and an insatiable curiosity, she explores the deep soundings and the surface. What she finds will kill everything in the ocean. Autumn Walton is nothing more than a grunt. She joined the military to escape her family and found herself on a planet, mining water, in hopes to save her people. On a day of respite, she meets a strange creature in the water—a creature she’d been told was nothing more than a myth. Now she knows if the mining continues, she’ll kill the woman she loves. From two different worlds, can Autumn and Soulara work together to save the ocean? Or will their forbidden relationship snap under the pressure of duty? AmazonKU
MAGE’S END GAME (TOURNAMENT OF SHADOWS BOOK SIX) by Tilly Wallace
If a pawn makes it across the board…it becomes a queen…Sera has had enough of others trying to control her life. She intends to send a message so loud, no one will ever try to assert dominion over her again. There’s just a few problems to clear out of the way first…like the fact she in on the run, Lord Rowan has labelled her a dangerous traitor, he has set magical traps throughout the country, and there’s even a bounty on her capture. Sera joins forces with her loyal comrades as they plot to overthrow the tyrant and release King George from the grip of a horrifying curse—one that harkens back to long veiled secrets, and threatens both king and country. As the stakes escalate, Sera and her companions must navigate a treacherous path with their every move shadowed by Lord Rowan’s malevolent forces. Will they triumph over the darkness about to engulf the throne and all they love, or will they succumb to a fate worse than they could ever imagine?
EMBERS SPARK (ORCFIRE BOOK SIX) by Alana Khan and Aria Vale
In a world divided by barbed-wire fences, their love defies all boundaries, igniting a passion that sets their worlds on fire. Raisa – From the moment he saw me, the handsome orc went into protection mode, even though I insisted I didn’t need his help. His piercing gaze and commanding touch awakened desires I never knew I possessed. And that long, black tongue? Well, let’s just say it defies the laws of physics. In his arms, I find solace, shelter, and a love that’s thrilling yet forbidden. But as danger lurks in the shadows, I’m forced to confront a choice: safety or a love that sets my soul ablaze? Durga – Raisa’s combination of fierce independence and vulnerability ignites an attraction that leaves me breathless and hungry for more. Although our love is taboo, I’ll battle man and orc alike to keep her safe. Though our love defies the odds, together we’re unstoppable. AmazonKU
CHILLED TO THE BONE (A TWO BROOMSTICKS GAS & GRILL WITCH COZY MYSTERY BOOK NINE) by Amanda M Lee
Stormy Morgan is flying high. She’s engaged. She’s used to her new routine. She’s even learning about being a witch. All of that changes when a local podcaster’s house goes up in flames and a body is found inside. Carl Winslow was not a nice man. He spent his time stalking local family vloggers so he could cast aspersions on their life choices. One family in particular draws his ire, and he fights with them the night of the fire. Are they to blame for the podcaster’s death, though? Stormy and her fiancé Hunter Ryan are on the case, and the further they dig into Carl Winslow’s life, the more they realize that nothing in Shadow Hills is as it seems. Stormy was already working against forces she didn’t see coming. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
THE KELPIE CRISIS (THE GRIFFIN SANCTUARY SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Arizona Tape
The influx of new mythical animals proves a tough challenge for the Griffin Sanctuary. For the first time, they’re housing a kelpie but trouble brews as none of the keepers have much experience with this particular breed. It’s up to veterinarian-apprentice Charlotte to keep the kelpie as comfortable as possible but an unforeseen pregnancy makes the task harder than expected. Failure is not an option because her job, the kelpie’s life, and the future of the Griffin Sanctuary are on the line. – The Kelpie Crisis is book 7 in the Griffin Sanctuary series about apprentice veterinarian Charlotte as she learns how to care and handle mythical animals. Every book has a new animal case and can be read out of order. The series contains a slow-burn sapphic romance. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
CARVED IN ICE AND GLASS: A SNOW WHITE FAIRY TALE ROMANCE by R L Perez
heron, a feared assassin, only has one year left in the service of his queen. His final assignment: eliminate the vagabond princess who threatens the stability of the Winter Court. But when he finds the princess, she traps him in a faerie bargain, binding him to her will. Theron is determined to break free of her control… but the closer he gets to the princess, the harder he falls for her. Princess Eira, a half-fae half-human, is banished from her own kingdom because of her human bloodline. After living in exile, Eira now rules the secret band of rebels made up of seven human districts, all eager for change. When a handsome assassin crosses her path, she thinks she can outwit him. But can she escape his deadly allure without losing her heart? AmazonKU
WHAT A DRAGON LOVES (STAR OF THE NORTH DRAGONS) by Ava Cuvay
Arkyn Drekison is the alpha-heir of his Minnesota family’s dragon shifter clan. Always at the front, in the know, and ahead of the curve. But his younger brothers have all found love and, for the first time in his life, he’s… left behind. He can’t fall for just anyone. He needs a dependable, feisty, steadfast shield maiden to love: a fellow shifter who can help lead his clan and mesh with the many strong personalities within his family. So why is he utterly captivated by a woman who is anything but? She’s human, delicate, spacey, and far more comfortable with babies and pets than anyone old enough to make conversation. Yet there’s something about her that entices his dragon and makes his earth power rumble with desire. Amalthea Payne is a chaotic hot mess on a good day, always saying the wrong thing, easily distracted, and, well… just plain weird. She’s unintentionally high-maintenance, and no one—friends and lovers, alike—needs the kind of bizarre she brings to the table. So she’s a loner, which is probably for the best, because the mayhem churning deep in her soul is growing stronger, threatening to suck her into a void of her own insanity. Yet when she helps the tall, blond, and gorgeous flannel-wearing-Thor-wannabee rescue a kitten, there’s something about him that soothes her savage beast. Metaphorically speaking, of course.
DEMON OF WIND (DRAGON COURT BOOK TWO) by Lisa Bram
A formidable demon king with the might to shift into a dragon and command the very winds finds himself on a quest that could alter the fate of the three realms. When he discovers a hidden dragon goddess, one of many secreted for their own safety, the king and goddess’s fates and hearts entwine. In a story of romance and determination, the couple races to defeat an evil shard intent on conquering their realms. Will the demon king save the goddess before the threads of destiny unravel, or are they both doomed? Amazon NOTE: Book 1 is on Apple Books & Kobo
WOLF’S (UN)LUCKY FAE by Michele Notaro
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
Call it fate, call it luck, but when a powerful wolf shifter walks into my life, everything changes. Bel – I’ve made some stupid decisions in my life, and one in particular keeps coming back to haunt me. When I keep running into a handsome stranger, I know I should push him away, if only to keep him safe from my mess, keep him safe from me. But something inside of me—my heart, my magic, or my soul—keeps pushing me toward him, offering to make all my secret dreams come true. And I don’t know how to stay away. Remi – When I travel across the world to open a new business—and get away from my overbearing family—the last thing I ever expect is to find the most beautiful and alluring fae I’ve ever met. I’m drawn to him, and I’m pretty sure if he lets his guard down, he’ll admit he’s drawn to me too. All I want to do is pull Bel into my arms and protect him from whatever he’s hiding. But he’s skittish and suspicious, and I just want to prove to him that he can trust me. Fate, and a bit of luck, brought us together, and I’m not going to let it or anything else tear us apart. AmazonKU
FINDING THE TROLL’S HEART (TROLLKIN LOVERS BOOK SIX) by Lyonne Riley
Six months ago, Simka’s sister was stolen by wild orcs. When the neutral city of Morgenzan refuses to help, Simka goes on a rescue mission—but she can’t find the orc camp alone. Corporal Jar’kel, a grouchy old troll with a broken tusk, has been sent to the frigid Blue Crags to help defend a valuable mine against the wild orcs. When he catches Simka vandalizing the mine, he makes her a deal: if she helps him find the wild orcs, he’ll help save her sister, and he can at last return home. While Jar’kel and Simka work together to locate the camp, Jar’kel denies his growing attraction to the younger human woman. But to succeed in their mission, they must pretend to be a mated pair. Can they keep up the ruse when it feels much too real?
SHADY SECRETS AND SUNSPOTS (MIDLIFE MYSTERIES AND MAGIC BOOK 43) by Brenda Trim
When the local sheriff, who just happens to be my best friend Stella’s husband, stumbles into my humble abode begging for our expertise, we know we’re in for a wild ride. A poor old lady just vanished into thin air with a bunch of mundies for witnesses. The authorities don’t know what to make of the reports, but at least Stella’s hubby knows all about keeping the mundanes from discovering our magical world. But that means he has to put us on the case. Off we trot, broomsticks practically itching to take flight, as we embark on a journey that leads us straight into the heart of Salem. Did you really expect this witchy adventure to unfold anywhere else? As it turns out, this isn’t a run-of-the-mill missing person case. Oh, no. We stumble upon a plot so wicked it would make Maleficent blush. A goddess with a vendetta, a sheriff with a secret, and an unexpected threat to my unborn babes are just the beginning. Talk about a party. Grab your wands and buckle up, because we’re about to show the supernatural world why you should never underestimate witches on a mission. AmazonKU
BOUND TO THE ORC RENEGADE (BRIDES OF THE MOON BLADE CLAN BOOK TWO) by Krista Luna
If someone told me I’d land in a fantasy world and meet my seven-foot husband by literally knocking him off his feet, I’d have laughed it off as a joke. I’m tiny. But it turns out I’m a witch with hidden powers! I can move things with my mind! Krivoth’s one of the first things I “move.” Ooops. But the gorgeous orc warrior doesn’t hold it against me. In fact, he’s thrilled I’m so powerful. He also says I’m his. As in his bride, already goddess-matched and married. It’s a lot, especially since we’re tasked with hunting down a magical healing herb in order to win him a prestigious position. This gamer-girl loves quests, but driving a joystick is way different than fighting at an orc’s side… or riding the same unicorn and sharing one bed. When enemies try to nab me for my magic, our new marriage is put to the test. Krivoth must choose: glory… or me. AmazonKU
SHADOWS AND DESIRE: PITTSBURGH VAMPIRES WOLUME 23 by B A Stretke
Kannan Leith is new to the Hadden Coven. After an old adversary cast a Hex on the Hadden Center and left the Coven reeling, Master Nik Hadden put out the call. He needed new blood, new warriors committed to the cause, and ready to join the fight. Kannan is one of the many vampires and other paranormals who answered that call, ready to swear to Master Hadden and join the fight against the darkness. Kannan isn’t a young vampire and he’s seen some things, but he’s more than ready for a new start. He thought he was prepared for anything, but he found himself completely blindsided when on a night out he runs into his fate-destined beloved. The darkness of the hex has made Pittsburgh a much more dangerous place. Danger lurks in all the shadows and bad elements are more than ready to capitalize on the darkness. This is where Kannan finds Eric Bruce, at the mercy of wolf shifters ready to do damage. Kannan is determined to keep his beloved safe and show him the depth of his love, but the path is never easy and the future is never clear. Can he keep his beloved alive when the shadows close in? Can he win the heart of the object of his desire? Amazon AB
TOXIC WATERS (AN ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK FIVE) by Jenna St James
It’s New Year’s Eve, and Isla and Jace are busy making the rounds in the Bermuda Triangle to all the parties. But when the former sheriff, crab-shifter Sebastian Logger, is found standing over the dead body of a prominent island official, Isla, Jace, and the rest of the PADA gang put their party hats away and get busy trying to figure out who, besides the former sheriff, might want the man dead. Luckily, there are plenty of other suspects to choose from. When another dead body surfaces, Isla and Jace must pivot and rethink their strategy. Can they figure out who is killing off Bermuda Triangle citizens before the last bell that tolls the midnight hour might signal the end for one of their own? AmazonKU
MOUNTING THE MINOTAUR by Jade Waltz
Who thought scaling a mountain would make me fall for a monster? When I received a contract from a firm in charge of integrating humans onto Monster Island, I couldn’t refuse. I had no clue my rental car would break down in the heart of a mountain range, surrounded by a dense forest that seemed to stretch on forever. Fortunately, I stumbled upon the perfect mountain man – literally – Monte the Minotaur. He may be somewhat grumpy, but inside his muscular, furry physique beats a caring heart. As he tends my wounds, I find myself falling for him…
When the time comes for me to return to the city, I find myself not wanting to go…Can Monte overlook my lack of survival skills and want me to be his monster bride? AmazonKU
ORC’S TAMING (MONSTER MATE HUNTBOOK FIVE) by Ava Ross
Kaila – When a man in my village makes demands I’m not willing to give into, my younger brother and I flee into the forest. It’s the night of the Monster Mate Hunt, but the orcs who are gifted with brides in exchange for protecting the village will be too busy with the other woman to notice me. Until Turren claims me as his mate. I’m not interested in marrying, and orcs scare me. But there’s something sweet and endearing about this one. My brother and I planned to make a new life far from our village. Could that new life be with Turren? Turren – Kaila’s fierce and strong-willed, and in no time, I can’t imagine a world without her. In exchange for taking her and her brother to the new village on the edge of the forest, she agrees to let me woo her during our journey. And me, a male of very few words, has talked her into giving me three kisses. I’m going to do all I can to convince her we’re destined to be together, even if that means speaking of feelings and my past, things I’ve shared with no one. When we reach the village, will Kaila leave me, or will she agree to be my mate? AmazonKU
OF STARDUST: A QUEER FANTASTICAL ANTHOLOGY by Various
An anthology of queer, speculative fiction with stories from distant galaxies and fantastical new worlds. Of Stardust brings you tales of knights and space travelers, love and resilience, and monsters who just might be heroes. Each story is unapologetically queer and shows us a world where we all belong (even the sea monsters). Amazon
MAGIC POTIONS AND THE MERMAN’S LURE (THE DURMONT WITCHES BOOK THREE) by S J Sanders
Keri: As a member of the divination branch of the Durmont family, I am a failure and disgrace to the Thane-Durmont line. With no skill at foresight or any form of divination, I have little choice but to move forward to discover where my own powers lie and where my gifts may lead me. Thankfully, as an employee of the Arcane Society, I have nearly unlimited resources available to explore my interests further and yet before I can, I am called upon to put my skills to work with the arrival of a merman-like Aquana. Outside of his perplexing problem of needing a supplement to help him live with fewer restrictions on land, the Aquana himself is a mystery, one that the Society is determined that I study. This fate binds us together day on end and yet, despite the dangers presented in lore, there is far more to the male than what exists in mere mythology. He is kind and considerate with a sweet playfulness that tugs at my heart and soul even more than his alluring song. There is no denying that he possesses a great potential to be dangerous… but I cannot ignore that there is an even a more intimate risk presented to my heart. But with this incredible pull, what is a witch to do? Ro: Having reached an age to seek out a mate, I left my familial pod and have avoided the flirting grounds of the females of my kind to search for a mate among the human populations…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
STORM LORDS: AFTERSHOCKS by Marie Harte
Identical quadruplet princes from a magical world. Falling in love with the women needed to save them, one element at a time. The Earth Lord’s world will rock…Light and Dark have always been enemies. I, Cadmus Storm, Earth Lord and royal prince, know this more than most. My losses have sent me to the mundane world of Seattle. To get back home, I have to find a bride. I thought I’d found her in sweet Ellie Markham. Until I learned she wasn’t who she said she was. I tried to leave her behind, but when circumstances force me to seek her out again, I learn she’s not the enemy I assumed her to be. And I might have broken her heart. Now I have to win her back, no matter what it takes. But there’s an insidious evil bent on ending everything Light—and Dark—I love. Ellie and I will have to stay rooted to each other, and to the truth—that love has no boundaries. Or we’ll be over before we’ve even begun.
URN MY LOVE (JUST WALK IT OFF BOOK ONE) by Sedona Ashe
As the Queen of the Phoenix Afterlife, I was responsible for finding a way to fix the chaos the delightfully rebellious firebird had created between the world of the living and the… well, dead. Working together, we found a way to send her back through the veil between our realms. Unfortunately, things went haywire as Ryls and her mate went through, and I ended up landing in the Earth realm too. Now I’m in a world I was never meant to exist in, and I’m afraid something else slipped through with us… I have to track it down before it unleashes the phoenix version of pandora’s box on the earth. And I have to do it before the veil between the two worlds becomes completely unstable and collapses. I’ll need to generate a lot more power to accomplish either task. According to Amaryllis, what I needed to do first was find a mate… or mates.
I’d never expected to have mates, or love, so where on earth was I supposed to start looking? AmazonKU
TRISTAN AND LANCELOT: A TALE OF TWOP KNIGHTS (AN ARTHURIAN LOVE STORY) by James Persichetti
When Merlin goes missing and Camelot falls under attack, King Arthur sends his estranged half-sister, Morgan le Fay, and esteemed Knights of the Round Table, Tristan and Lancelot, to find him. As the reluctant trio travels through Albion saving towns from treacherous foes and battling fae, their bonds deepen, and sparks fly between the two knights. Before they can sort through their complicated feelings, an unexpected dark force appears, bringing what just might be the end of Camelot.
DAUGHTER OF THE MERCIFUL DEEP by Leslye Penelope
Jane Edwards hasn’t spoken since she was eleven years old, when armed riders expelled her family from their hometown along with every other Black resident. Now, twelve years later, she’s found a haven in the all-Black town of Awenasa. But the construction of a dam promises to wash her home under the waters of the new lake. Jane will do anything to save the community that sheltered her. So, when a man with uncanny abilities arrives in town asking strange questions, she wonders if he might be the key. But as the stranger hints at gods and ancestral magic, Jane is captivated by a bigger mystery. She knows this man. Only the last time she saw him, he was dead. His body laid to rest in a rushing river. Who is the stranger and what is he really doing in Awenasa? To find those answers, Jane will journey into a sunken world, a land of capricious gods and unsung myths, of salvation and dreams made real. But the flood waters are rising. To gain the miracle she desires, Jane will have to find her voice again and finally face the trauma of the past.
FATE OF THE SUN KING by Nisha J Tuli
With the Heart Crown now in her possession, Lor must navigate the dangers of being an heir on the run, knowing more than one power-hungry ruler is after her blood. When she returns to Aphelion to unlock her magic and recover her family’s legacy, it becomes clearer than ever that all that’s gold doesn’t sparkle. No stranger to battles, she continues to fight her attraction to the Aurora Prince, understanding this might be the one she finally loses. As the past mixes with the present, Lor uncovers the truth about the Artefacts and their role in shaping her destiny. Now, her future hangs in the balance, leaving her closer than ever to getting everything she’s ever wanted… or losing it all forever.
THE GOD AND THE GUMIHO by Sophie Kim
Kim Hani has retired from a life of devouring souls. She is, simply put, too full. Once known as the infamous Scarlet Fox, she now spends her days working in a coffee shop and annoying a particularly irritating, if unfairly handsome, trickster god as often as she can. That god is Seokga the Fallen. Exiled from the heavenly kingdom of Okhwang, he now begrudgingly resides in the mortal realm, working toward his redemption and suffering through his interactions with the particularly infuriating, if sneakily charming, gumiho barista at his favorite café.
But when a powerful demon escapes from the underworld and threatens to end all of humanity, Okhwang’s emperor offers Seokga an enticing bargain: Kill this rogue creature, as well as the legendary and elusive Scarlet Fox, and he will be reinstated as a god. Hani, however, has no intention of being caught. Seokga might be a trickster god, but she has a trick of her own that he’ll never see coming: teaming up. As Seokga’s assistant, Hani will undermine and sabotage his investigation right under his overly pointy nose. Sure, she’ll help him kill the demon, but she certainly won’t allow him to uncover her secret identity while they’re at it. As the bickering partners track their case down a path of mayhem and violence, the god and the gumiho find themselves inescapably drawn to each other. But will the unlikely couple stand together to prevent the apocalypse, or will they let their secrets tear them—and the world—apart?
HIS OMEGA BEAR: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (BEARS OF ASHEVILLE BOOK FIVE) by Skye R Richmond
Jaxson has faced more loss than most. After losing his best friend and sister, he’s now raising his niece alone in an unfamiliar town to fulfill his sister’s dying wish. When Rhys offers help, Jaxson reluctantly accepts, appreciating the support despite his reluctance to rely on others. As they grow closer, Jaxson falls for Rhys but senses something is off, preventing him from fully trusting him. Rhys, the youngest of five brothers, is the only one without a mate, and he’s stuck with their grunt work. Sent to check out the newcomer on their property, Rhys discovers that Jaxson is his mate. Now, Rhys must figure out how to reveal his secret to Jaxson. AmazonKU
IN THE HOUR OF CROWS: A NOVEL by Dana Elmendorf
In a small town in Appalachia, people paint their doorways blue to keep spirits away. Black ferns grow where death will follow. And Weatherly Opal Wilder is a Death Talker. When called upon, she can talk the death out of the dying and save their lives—only once, never twice. But this truly unique gift comes at a price, rooting Weatherly to people who only want her around when they need her and resent her unfamiliar ways when they don’t. Weatherly’s cousin Adaire also has a gift: she’s a Scryer and can see the future reflected back in dark surfaces. Right before she is killed in an accident, Adaire saw something unnerving, and that’s why Weatherly believes she was murdered—never thinking for a moment that it was an accident. But when Weatherly, for the first time, is unable to talk the death out of the mayor’s son, the whole town suspects she is out for revenge, that she wouldn’t save him. With the help of clues Adaire left behind and her family’s Granny Witch recipe box, Weatherly sets out to find the truth behind her cousin’s death, whatever it takes.
THE LAST SONG OF PENELOPE (SONGS OF PENELOPE BOOK THREE) by Claire North
Many years ago, Odysseus sailed to war and never returned. For twenty years his wife Penelope and the women of Ithaca have guarded the isle against suitors and rival kings. But peace cannot be kept forever, and the balance of power is about to break . . .A beggar has arrived at the Palace. Salt-crusted and ocean-battered, he is scorned by the suitors – but Penelope recognises in him something terrible: her husband, Odysseus, returned at last. Yet this Odysseus is no hero. By returning to the island in disguise, he is not merely plotting his revenge against the suitors – vengeance that will spark a civil war – but he’s testing the loyalty of his queen. Has she been faithful to him all these years? And how much blood is Odysseus willing to shed to be sure? The song of Penelope is ending, and the song of Odysseus must ring through Ithaca’s halls. But first, Penelope must use all her cunning to win a war for the fate of the island and keep her family alive, whatever the cost.
MIRRORED HEAVENS (BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY BOOK THREE) by Rebecca Roanhorse
Even the sea cannot stay calm before the storm. —Teek saying – Serapio, avatar of the Crow God Reborn and the newly crowned Carrion King, rules Tova. But his enemies gather both on distant shores and within his own city as the matrons of the clans scheme to destroy him. And deep in the alleys of the Maw, a new prophecy is whispered, this one from the Coyote God. It promises Serapio certain doom if its terrible dictates are not fulfilled. Meanwhile, Xiala is thrust back amongst her people as war comes first to the island of Teek. With their way of life and their magic under threat, she is their last best hope. But the sea won’t talk to her the way it used to, and doubts riddle her mind. She will have to sacrifice the things that matter most to unleash her powers and become the queen they were promised. And in the far northern wastelands, Naranpa, avatar of the Sun God, seeks a way to save Tova from the visions of fire that engulf her dreams. But another presence has begun stalking her nightmares, and the Jaguar God is on the hunt.
CAPTIVE’S CURSE (THE TWILIGHT MAGES BOOK TWO) by Eliot Grayson
At odds with his family and on the run, Lord Cyril is taken prisoner and held in a gloomy mountain fortress—which he brightens up quite a bit, thank you. His captor wants him to be quiet and not cause any trouble, but who cares? Cyril may need the mysterious highwayman to quell his dawn magic and keep him sane, but he’s overbearing, sardonic, and unpleasant. Mostly. Except when Cyril can’t live without his touch, or his voice, or his rare smile…Ser Enzo, a robber and (not quite) a gentleman, desperately wants his obnoxious, adorable, irritating, irresistible captive off his hands…and other parts. Lord Cyril’s wanton, irrepressible, and worst of all—his family won’t take him back. Enzo can’t release him without being paid. It’s against his principles. But so is keeping his bewitching captive forever. Cyril may be his prisoner, but Enzo’s dangerously close to losing his own freedom by falling under the mage’s spell. AmazonKU
THE WREN IN THE HOLLY LIBRARY by K A Linde
Can you love the dark when you know what it hides? Some things aren’t supposed to exist outside of our imagination. Thirteen years ago, monsters emerged from the shadows and plunged Kierse’s world into a cataclysmic war of near-total destruction. The New York City she knew so well collapsed practically overnight. In the wake of that carnage, the Monster Treaty was created. A truce…of sorts. But tonight, Kierse—a gifted and fearless thief—will break that treaty. She’ll enter the Holly Library…not knowing it’s the home of a monster. He’s charming. Quietly alluring. Terrifying. But he knows talent when he sees it; it’s just a matter of finding her price. Now she’s locked into a dangerous bargain with a creature unlike any other. She’ll sacrifice her freedom. She’ll offer her skills. Together, they’ll put their own futures at risk. But he’s been playing a game across centuries—and once she joins in, there will beno escape.
A TIMELESS MASQUERADE: STEAMY REGENCY TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE NOVEL by Audra Hershey
Burned by love, Mackenzie spurns romance. But when trapped in time amid the midnight masquerade, the modern woman finds herself drawn to a diabolic son of a duke! When she stumbles on a priceless antique mask, Mackenzie is propelled through time into Regency England. Mistaken for someone else, she finds the enigmatic guest at Waverly Court intensely intriguing – but when he mistakes her for his fiancée, Mickie finds herself the target of his loathing. Sebastien Ferrer Wellington is the illegitimate son of a famous Duke. He tolerates his position at the edge of Regency society…barely. One moment he despises his arranged engagement to a vapid flitterdigibbet of a fiancée, but the next he could swear she’s a different person – witty, wise, and ever so enticing. Sebastien planned to humiliate his fiancée while taking what’s his, ruining her then breaking their engagement. But after doing the dastardly deed, he deeply desires to have her as his own.
Amid the twists of time, Sebastian’s betrayal may cost Mickie everything. AmazonKU
A HOWL TO REMEMBER (WHISPERING PINES BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden
Celeste Rowan returns to the only place she’s ever felt at home: Whispering Pines, a magical town filled with paranormal beings. But a car accident at the edge of town leaves her with no memories of her life and in the arms of a mysterious, muscular wolf shifter who sets her heart ablaze. Kade Blackwood has been searching for his mate since she was taken away years ago, but she’s back. While helping her remember her past, he’s determined to keep their connection a secret to not pressure her. Neither can ignore the undeniable chemistry between them. Keeping his hands to himself proves to be an impossible task. Now, dark magic threatens the survival of Whispering Pines and its inhabitants. They need Celeste’s powerful magic to save them but she doesn’t remember any of it. Will she be able to unlock her true potential and save the town she calls home, or will the secrets of her past be their undoing? AmazonKU AB
A SECOND ROAR FOR LOVE (WHISPERING PINES BOOK TWO) by Milly Taiden
Middle-aged witch, Ellie Theren, returns to Whispering Pines after the death of her husband, a man she married for the sake of her family. As she settles back into her home, she stumbles upon a gruesome discovery: a dead body. To make matters worse, the hunky sheriff who arrives at the scene is none other than her high school sweetheart, Reed Mallory—the only man she’s ever truly loved. Reed can’t believe his eyes when Ellie walks back into his life. Anger and love wage a war within him as he grapples with the fact that she left without saying good-bye all those years ago. Now, with beautiful, sweet Ellie within arm’s reach, Reed can’t help but wonder if he can finally keep her in his life for good. But as a dark evil threatens to use Ellie to destroy their beloved town, the two must put aside their complicated past and work together to stop the impending doom. Reed faces an impossible choice: save his mate or protect his townspeople. Someone’s going to die, and the decision rests in his hands. Can Ellie and Reed rekindle their love while unraveling the mystery that haunts their town? Or will the evil forces at play tear them apart forever? AmazonKU
WHIZZ (MOON BURROW BEARS BOOK 10) by Fel Fern
VS Note: MM Shifter Romance
Secrets. It’s Whizz’s duty to uncover them for the Grizzly Reapers MC, but he harbors one dark secret of his own. When a rescue mission leads him to Dylan, Whizz doesn’t know what to think. Despite the horrors Dylan endured during his abduction, he remains Whizz’s ray of sunshine. But some monsters don’t know when to stay down, and Dylan’s old tormentor wants him back. Whizz failed the most important person to him once, and he won’t allow it to happen again. Darkness. Dylan had nearly succumbed to the darkness after his entire world was turned upside down. With no friends or family to turn to, he had nothing to look forward to until a certain biker bear broke his chains. Whizz cautions him that nothing good will come from their relationship, but Dylan believes Whizz is worth the risk. AmazonKU
COURT OF DRAGONS AND RUIN (THE DRAGON CROWN SERIES BOOK FOUR) by G Bailey
After beating Aphrodite’s tests in each of the courts, she sent Arden, Grayson, and Lysander to another world. I have to figure out which world to travel to before the magic of the staff disappears. With help from an unlikely ally, I travel with two of my mates to this new world, only to find it is the original home of the gods. The titan king himself has woken up and he might be the key to every secret my father ever had. Two worlds are in trouble, and I need to get back to the spirit court before it’s too late for Emrys. Arden, Emrys, Grayson, Lysander, and Terrin are my mates. My future. My dragons. I can’t lose any of them…The gods want a dead princess— but I was born to be a ruling queen of Ayiolyn. AmazonKU
DELIVERED TO MY GARGOYLES (MAIL ORDER MATINGS BOOK 13) by Mazzy J March
So I take a dare. As a “human” I have no real right to be looking for a “mate” on an app for shifters and other paranormal beings. But I never have been able to hold my liquor, which is why I rarely drink to excess. I am not entirely sure shifters or vampires or whoever exist beyond cosplay anyway. But when my best friend drags us all out for a night of clubbing before her wedding, how can I avoid a few cocktails? The limo she hires means I can’t call designated driver this time. And as Cherise points out, I’m not a teetotaler. I just shouldn’t drink this much! But, having taken the dare, I dutifully type in all my information, wondering what kind of pretend bear shifter or ghoul I’d have contacting me. Then I got a great idea. I am only interested in two gargoyles for a throuple. Who in their right mind would be pretending to be one of those? The two who matched with me five minutes later. That’s who. AmazonKU
DEMON REFORM ACADEMY: TERM 1 by Lyra Winters
The Fates had dealt me a twisted hand. After a lifetime of abuse aimed at awakening a power I never even possessed, I devoured my mother’s soul. Suddenly, I was face-to-face with a father who was oblivious to my existence and burdened with the knowledge that I was the sixth soul eater in all of Kalista. My father, a representative on the Demon Council, offered me a chance at a new life. That new life, however, meant enrolling at the dark haven known as Demon Reform Academy.
Being his daughter painted a target on my back, one that invited hostility and intrigue. Five demons pushed their way into my life, each with a cryptic agenda—to break me or heal me. A chaos demon created havoc, determined to make me quit. A shadow demon craved my pain. A fear demon desired my terror. A vengeance demon sought to annihilate my tormentors. And a dream demon summoned me into his dreamscape every night. I was here to work on myself, but a whirlwind of rumors, dark magic, and a secret society threatened to plunge the academy into deeper turmoil—and me along with it. AmazonKU
TWO THOUSAND BLADES (KINGS OF CHAOS BOOK THREE) by Jocelynn Drake
VS note: MM Fantasy
Xiang thought his biggest problem was going to be defeating the fae. Nope. Right now, it’s escaping this dragon’s hoard. The dragon, who tried to eat his clanmate, grabbed Xiang instead, and now Xiang is trapped. And he’s not the only one who needs to escape the dragon’s lair. Kai is serving as the dragon’s assistant and helping to keep Xiang from going crazy with boredom. Xiang is sure there’s more to this sexy man beyond his sad eyes and stuffy personality, but learning all of Kai’s secrets is going to take time. First, Xiang needs to steal Kai from the hoard, and hopefully win his heart in the process. But will they be able to escape the reach of a very possessive dragon? AmazonKU
AFFLICTED by RD Baker
JULIET – Maybe the mega-virus that threw the world into an apocalypse and turned the vampires into zombies did mess up my brain. Because the new officer at my compound—where I am kept to be used as a blood supply for the vampires—is strangely irresistible. Which is ridiculous, because all vampires are dangerous, and cold, and vicious. What’s worse, I’ve seemed to have caught his eye. And like all monsters, he won’t give up until he has what he wants. SILAS – Vampires and humans aren’t allowed to be together. It’s strictly forbidden, and breaks every rule I’ve been taught. But to hell with them. Juliet is all that I want, all that I need. She will be mine—no matter the cost, no matter the consequences. The chase is on.
CABLES AND CONJURERS: VAMPIRE KNITTING CLUB by Nancy Warren
Lucy Swift, witch and knitting shop owner, thought her biggest challenge at a marketing course in Oxford would be untangling the enigma of consumer behavior, not a murder mystery. But amid the hallowed halls, someone is weaving a deceptive web that leaves Lucy second-guessing her senses. It’s all fun and games until a corpse appears in her dormitory, silent and still—definitely not an illusion. Now, with her best friend Jennifer and her black cat familiar Nyx at her side, Lucy must stitch together clues with the help of her nocturnal companions, the vampire knitting club, who are more adept at needles than neck-biting. Can Lucy and friends solve this crime, or will the killer strike again, leaving only silence and secrets in their wake? AmazonKU
THE EVERNIGHT COURT (FALL OF THE SEVEN ISLES BOOK 2) by D N Hoxa
The Evernight brothers are determined to have me, and now that I’m all alone, trapped in their castle, it’s only a matter of time before one of them claims me. And there is nothing I can do about it. Grey is gone, sucked in by a hole in the sky, and I’m all alone, surrounded by the Evernights. Surrounded by brides and a whole nation of Enchanted who hate my guts, who blame me for Grey’s banishment. The brothers are looking for reasons to punish me and force me to become theirs. Sooner or later they’ll succeed—if I don’t find a way to protect myself first. You should bed them, all of them, and you’ll have more magic power than you could have dreamed of, they tell me. Grey is gone—why are you loyal to a dead man? they say. You will be ours, one way or the other…Fuck that. I will do whatever it takes to survive these monsters wearing human faces—especially when I find out that not all is lost yet. There’s a chance that Grey is still alive, trapped in a dark isle, unable to come to me, so I have to find a way to him instead. Secrets surround me. People with hidden agendas try to get to me, and something very big and very bad is about to happen in the Seven Isles. So big that there’s a good chance nobody will survive it—so of course Valentine is involved. Whatever happens, one thing is clear: I will go to the ends of the world to find Grey, even if what I find when I get there will scar me for life. AmazonKU
WEREWOLF IN SHINING ARMOR (WEREWOLF KNIGHTS BOOK ONE) by Minerva Howe
When Symon takes over Shiftr Inc, he reminds himself that while he might be a corporate raider, he’s not an uncivilized wolf. Which is why when he meets tech expert Adrian, his response surprises him. Adrian is okay with being a lone wolf who’s good at code and who has a Pallas cat for a bestie. Really. He never has needed other wolves. So when he meets the new boss, he’s shocked at how close he wants to get. The two of them have to band together to fight both a threat to the company and to their new relationship, and deal with Symon’s meddling brothers at the same time. Can they prove that it okay to be a werewolf knight in shining armor? AmazonKU
SNAPDRAGON (FORTUNE RECORDS BOOK ONE) by Sofia Rose
In a world where Humans and Monsters are segregated, Flora has to decide what side of history she wants to be on…Flora is a Human trying to make it big in the music industry. Her development deal with Fortune Records is coming to an end and she is now faced with the true harshness of the industry. When presented with the mysterious Sebastian, she can’t help but be intrigued… but will he be to her downfall or will he be exactly what she needs to shine? AmazonKU
HER COLD BRUTE by Rosa Mink
Mora – I grew up in a wolf pack, although I’m a hundred percent human. My mom’s mate loved me, treated me as his entirely, as do my brothers, but I want nothing to do with shifters once I graduate beyond my family. I want as far from this place as possible, from the violent, obsessive beasts as I can get. I never imagined I would almost die at their hands, but it certainly reinforces my desire to get away from them, soon. That chance is taken away from me almost as quickly as my life nearly was, and before I know it, I’m on my way to some unknown mountain with the brute that attacked the pack. He claims I’m his mate, but I’ll never be that. He’ll never be anything more than the enemy, especially if he learns the one thing I never dared tell anyone else. Cole – My mother was rejected by her true mate, leading to her early demise. My father, who claimed her as his after losing his own true mate, followed her into an early grave, leaving me without a pack…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
(FAKE) MARRYING MY ORC BOSS by Zora Black
I needed saving… and a steamy orc did the rescuing. Two jobs was already bad enough. But needing a third and getting fired, nearly pushes me over the edge. Until Drakar steps in. This monstrous stud offers me a chance to make up the paycheck I lost. By marrying him. He needs a wife for his image. I need a sugar-orc for hospital bills. What could go wrong? Him taking me away on a business trip is what. Things get heated. Now, I need this orc CEO to rescue me from the fire. Only one problem…He’s stoking the flames. After the trip, our marriage isn’t needed anymore. But I find myself still wanting to stay. And even if Drakar won’t say it… I know he wants me too. AmazonKU
TEMPTATION: MC SHIFTER ROMANCE (SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE BOOK FOUR) by Aja Foxx
VS note: Listed in Gay Erotica.
Gearhead – Kidnapping your mate was perfectly acceptable, especially if his life was in danger. I had no idea where that danger was coming from, but I knew my MC brothers could help me keep Percy safe until I eliminated the threat. If I could convince him to let me claim him along the way, even better. Percy – I had spent a large portion of my life hiding from the world to keep myself safe. When I was suddenly kidnapped by the sexiest man I had ever seen, I couldn’t bring myself to protest. Life for me was never this exciting. Not only that, he swore we were mates. As a fox shifter, I knew about mates, but I wasn’t sure what it all entailed. I was willing to stick around to find out, if I didn’t die first. AmazonKU
THE ORC’S OATH: FATED INMATES BOOK TWO by Safia Nyx
Serena – I’ve been passed a problem prisoner to deal with. And this one is a massive, deadly, orc warrior. He said I smelled like his axe and the blood of the first lion he killed. Rude. I honestly don’t know what’s wrong with him. Or why I keep thinking about his biceps. And his forest green eyes. I need to pull myself together and get to the bottom of why he keeps getting into fights. There’s a secret there and I’m determined to uncover it. Orzesh – My battle plans are legendary among Orcs. But my plan to escape prison falls apart the moment I see her. Small, curvy and dressed in the colors of my tribe. Now claiming her is the only thing that matters. I’ll show her that I am the strongest monster here. I can win any fight. I’ll even win this strange human challenge she has given me. Therapy. AmazonKU
BEYOND TIME’S EMBRACE by Tina Susedik
Caught between eras, Libby Daniels faces an unexpected journey when a routine trip propels her into 1870, where widowhood and the challenges of motherhood await. Amidst the turmoil, she finds herself drawn to a mysterious masked man, raising questions of love and destiny. Bradley Kemble, still reeling from loss, discovers unexpected hope when he crosses paths with Libby and her young son. But as their lives intertwine, they must confront not only counterfeiters and outside threats, but also the lingering presence of Bradley’s deceased wife, whose ghost adds an eerie dimension to their struggles. In this tale of love, loss, and the passage of time, Libby and Bradley must navigate the complexities of their hearts and the forces that seek to keep them apart. Will Libby’s love be enough to anchor her in the past, or will the call of the future prove too strong to resist? Amazon Kobo
EMBRACED BY THE ALPHA PACK (RETURN TO WOLF CREEK BOOK TWO) by Serenity Raine
I thought Ashina and I were safe, nestled in the small town with loves I never expected and dreams I didn’t dare to have before. The decision to marry Alpha Ethan was meant to keep me alive, but when I smell the new mate, I do the only thing I can: I run. Life has taught the human in me to resist change, so I resist the bond until he has a near death experience that makes me realize how much I love him. Before I can absorb that knowledge, a new danger looms on our horizon—a group of rogue alphas starts attacking established packs. Even though there’s no clear pattern, I know the truth: Hunter and Roxy are behind this. War is on the horizon, and it’s all paws on deck. The time for indecision is over; we stand together or fall one by one. AmazonKU
OMEGA SEEKS QUIET LIFE: MM MPREG ROMANCE (THE NEW HEMLOCK WOLF PACK SAGA BOOK 18) by Maggie Hemlock
Omega vampire, Sheldon Lost Fang, desperately wants a quiet life. No, strike that. He needs it. Whether it’s a curse or a blessing from his ancestors his super-hearing has caused him more trouble than it’s worth. When hunting in the woods outside of his coven’s stronghold leads him through an Other World gateway he’ll have to choose between a quiet life and one where he’s surrounded by people he loves.
Travis Knight-Hemlock is on a mission to rectify the mistakes of his past. Misinformed or not, he has a lot to make up to his brother for his part in the spoof-video. Travis didn’t count on his true-mate stumbling out in front of his car on the highway and changing his life forever. Only fate has always chased after his family in the strangest ways. Will love be enough to overcome everything fate has tossed their way? AmazonKU
A QUEEN THIS FIERCE AND DEADLY (KINGDOM OF LIES BOOK FOUR) by Stacia Stark
In every life…Some moments are too painful to be endured.
Some moments will break you if you let them. And yet I can’t afford to let anything break me. Because we have one chance to win this war. One chance to create a better life for everyone across the four kingdoms. Even as our enemies ally with each other, and our own allies are forced to betray their kingdoms, their people…and themselves. And even as Regner plans something so cruel, so wholly evil, he’s poised to douse the last remaining spark of hope in this world. Unless we kill him first.
HEART OF NIGHT (WINGS OF INK BOOK TWO) by Angela J Steffort
Heart still bleeding, Ayna fights to keep strong. But how can she, when she is in the brutal hands of the very traitor who killed Myron? Especially when he is working with a man who has made it his mission to see her pay for her father’s crimes. With her magic gone, Ayna is trapped and shipped off to her childhood world, where she uncovers plans at work that eclipse even Ephegos’s revenge—and an enemy who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. If only Ayna knew that her king survived, she might cling to a brittle hope. But Myron is fighting his own battles in the search for his queen. Each one leads him a little closer to death’s door. As they both plan their escape, they must make unlikely alliances and heart-wrecking choices—because this time, neither of them can rely on their magic to save them. The curse on the Crows is broken, but all hope is lost. Will Ayna and Myron find each other and freedom, or will they end in a cage worse than death? AmazonKU
I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED YOU by Andy LaPlante
Jeremy Anderson’s life is an endless cycle, reborn time and again on the same date, October 24, 1996-his eighteenth birthday. Now, as he faces in life Twenty-Six, Jeremy is more determined than ever. Armed with the wisdom of more than two dozen lifetimes, he has crafted a meticulous plan, one that goes beyond the fleeting allure of fame and fortune, reaching for a deeper, more elusive purpose. As he steps back into the familiar landscape of Huxley High School, Jeremy is ready to execute his carefully laid strategies. But this life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Dutch Wyatt, a despised bully with a tortured soul, and Missy Winston, the overachieving valedictorian, and her undying desire for perfection. Their influence begins to tug at the edges of Jeremy’s well-orchestrated life-plan, presenting new complications and unexpected alliances. As Jeremy navigates this complex web of relationships and ambitions, he learns that true purpose may not lie solely in the goals he set for himself but also in the unanticipated roles he plays in the lives of those around him. In this 26th iteration of his life, Jeremy realizes that the balance between his own aspirations and the legacies of Dutch and Missy might just be the key to the fulfillment he has been seeking all along. AmazonKU
THE TROUBLE WITH NERDS: MM PARANORMAL SHIFTER ROMANCE (SAINT LAKES BOOK 13) by April Kelley
Henri’s doesn’t have friends. He has his clan, which is more like a family. And he has work colleagues at the college where he teaches but he’s better friends with the mouse who lives underneath his couch. He has a good reason for steering clear of people. He’s been burned before. It seems he’s destined to always pay a price for trusting the wrong person. And that price might just be a deadly one. Rocky is on a mission. First, he has to get his mate to talk to him. After he accomplishes that, he plans on earning his trust. And then they’ll get to the mating part. It has to be in that order because Rocky knows Henri’s secret. And that secret could change the fate for all paranormals. How do you earn the trust of a nerdy turtle shifter when time is running out? Rocky is just starting to figure that out when Henri’s past comes to Saint Lakes. He’ll protect his mate at all costs even if it means fighting a war he’s not sure they could win. AmazonKU
SHARED: A DARK DRAGON SHIFTER ROMANCE (BONDED MATES BOOK TWO) by Sara Fields and Korey Mae Johnson
When two dragon shifters decided I was their mate, they didn’t ask. They just chased me down, tore my … (more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
IT’S CALLED MAGIC, SUSAN: WELCOME TO MIDLIFE MAGIC. BOOK TWO by Lauretta Hignett
She knows it’s real… she just has to learn how to use it. Before she blows someone else up. Susan’s neck-deep in trouble – the Songbird has been kidnapped, her vile mother is out for Susan’s blood, and Connor is hunting some very powerful spark stones.
To save Audrina and the stones, Susan needs to take the Fae Company to dangerous places they’ve never gone before – namely, through TSA to get on an economy flight to Wisconsin. Will Cress get through security will all her weapons? Will Cecil eat his body weight in cheese? Will Donovan ever smile? Will Susan get her later in life romance? Only time will tell. AmazonKU
TOPSY TURVY LIVES OF HATTIE KILDARE: A MIDDLE FALLS TIME TRAVEL STORY by Shawn Inmon
In the idyllic town of Middle Falls, Oregon, a peculiar phenomenon unfolds – those who die but are not prepared to move on open their eyes again at a pivotal juncture in their past lives, all memories of their first life intact. That includes Hattie Kildare. After dying in 2008, Hattie awakens as a teenager in 1943, back in a world gripped by the chaos of World War II. Amidst the echoes of conflict and the specter of loss, she is reunited with Jimmy, her beloved first boyfriend lost to the war in her first life. As she grapples with the weight of her newfound reality, Hattie embarks on a poignant quest to rewrite the fabric of history and save both Jimmy and her little sister, Jackie, from the clutches of fate. Against the backdrop of a nation at war and a community united in sacrifice, “The Topsy-Turvy Lives of Hattie Kildare” paints a vivid portrait of resilience, love, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity. Join Hattie Kildare on a poignant journey through time, where second chances abound and redemption is always possible. AmazonKU
MUMMIES AND MYSTERIES (A LIBRARY WITCH MYSTERY BOOK 14) by Elle Adams
When Rory and her magical family play host to the town’s Halloween masquerade event at their library, they’re prepared for anything… except murder. When a man shows up strangled by his own mummy costume, literally unmasking the killer among the guests proves to be the least of the police’s problems. Between overbearing relatives trying to micromanage the investigation to inexplicable events in the library targeting Rory and her family, she finds herself wondering if there was more to the man’s death than meets the eye. And does Aunt Candace’s Halloween mask really carry a deadly curse? AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S REJECTED MATE ( MYTHIC WARS ALPHA BOOK ONE) by Jennifer Eve
Mating to my date’s invisible sister? my wolf must be crazy…I lived a perfect life with enormous power and fortune. Until I turned twenty-one when I found my fated mate. In my date’s pack…Fated mating to an unshifted?! That must be kidding. I rejected her immediately, ignoring my wolf’s crazy moaning to possess her. But when my selected wife proposed to kill our mates, I began to hesitate. And finding out that she was the same age as my missing Beta’s daughter, I realized it was a huge mistake…She’s mine…But maybe it’s too late. AmazonKU
THE JESTER (THE FAE COURT BOOK ONE) by Alexis Brooke
I was taken, kidnapped by traffickers and sold like cattle at a market. All for a magic that runs deep through my families bloodline. Now Lord Eldrion claims me as his own. Cold and cruel he parades me around as a Lady of not only the citadel but his lands, all while refusing to look me in the eyes when he addresses me. This life is worse than death, where others would embrace the luxury I see it as nothing more than a gilded cage. But there is one person who sees me, who dares to defy Lord Eldrion. He too is a prisoner here, trained and forced to entertain visitors at the citadel. Like me he is trapped, but even after all this time his spirit is not broken, he is the light in this darkness. It is in the darkness where we must meet, it is in the shadows of the citadel where we grow dangerously close. Each stolen moment the only chance I have to claw at any semblance of control. But if Lord Eldrion found out, if he knew, I fear what he what he would do to us. Despite this fear I can’t stop myself, that need to have control of something, that is what pulls me close to him. In this cold place I have found someone like me who is bound by invisible chains. Chains I am desperate to break. With the help of the Jester. AmazonKU
THE ORDER: CHASM OF WICKED SINS (THE ORDER SERIES BOOK THREE) by Katerina St Clair
In the third gripping installment of “The Order Series,” Forest Blackburn, burdened by her past and haunted by her demons, faces her toughest challenge yet. As the death of those closest to her shatters her world, Forest finds herself teetering on the edge of darkness, grappling with grief and betrayal. Caught in a web of deceit and danger, Forest discovers that the lies she once believed were harmless have morphed into deadly threats. In a world where trust is a rare commodity, she must confront the enemy within and face Xavier Evermoore, the man Forest despises above all others. Despite their animosity, Xavier holds the key to unlocking the mysteries surrounding her past and present. Reluctantly, Forest must turn to him for answers, knowing that their alliance may be her only hope for survival. As tensions escalate and the specter of war looms on the horizon, Forest is forced to confront her true nature. Within the depths of her soul lies a power that could tip the scales of the impending conflict. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her own identity, Forest discovers that the choices she makes will not only define her destiny but also reveal the true colors of her soul. AmazonKU
OF SONG AND DARKNESS by Jessica Spruill
Poseidon has fallen. The world won’t be far behind. Unless she can stop the rising darkness. The world beneath the waves is in chaos. Without Poseidon to hold it at bay, Dark Water is slowly spreading, devouring anything it touches. Even the mighty King Manta has given up hope. But his daughter hasn’t. Rhea, the siren princess of Aquarius, will do anything to save her world. Even if it means hunting down the mythical Medusa—and partnering with a notorious pirate captain. Blackheart Kai has more dangerous secrets than Rhea can fathom. He’d rather kill her than help her save her people. She knows he can’t be trusted. But knowing that doesn’t stop her from needing him…or wanting him. With the survival of the seven seas hanging in the balance, can Rhea and Kai overcome their hatred and work together when it matters most? Or are they destined to share Poseidon’s dark fate? AmazonKU
THE CASTLE OF EARTH AND EMBERS (BRIARWOOD WITCHES BOOK ONE) by Steffanie Holmes
I’m Maeve Crawford, and I always had a plan: flee my podunk hometown, go to MIT, get into the space program, be the first woman on Mars, adopt a cat (not necessarily in this order). Then fairies killed my parents and shot the whole plan to hell. Now, I’ve inherited a real, honest-to-goodness English castle – complete with turrets, ramparts, and a portal to the fae realm at the bottom of the garden. Oh, and four gorgeous male tenants, who I’m definitely not falling in love with. Not at all. It would be crazy to fall for four guys at once, even though they’re gorgeous, amazing, wonderful, and kind. But not as crazy as discovering I’m a witch. A week ago, I didn’t even believe magic existed, and now I’m up to my ears in spells, prophetic dreams, and rogue fae. I can’t science my way out of this mess. Forget NASA, it’s going to take all my smarts just to survive Briarwood Castle. AmazonKU
CHEV’S MATE (THE FEMALE BOOK FOUR) by Invi Wright
Chev’s been dreaming of his mate since the moment he learned he’d have one. Most shifters find their mates in early adulthood, but Chev wasn’t one of the lucky ones. He’s thrown himself into work while he searches, becoming alpha of the bear shifters and the leader of the Seekers’ organization, but he hasn’t given up hope. Vanessa doesn’t want a mate. After spending years at the mercy of violent ogres, she’s determined to live the remainder of her life free of men. When she accepts a job offer to work at the Seekers’ organization, she’s ecstatic to have something that gives her life purpose. Everything is panning out exactly as she dreamed, but it all crumbles when Chev learns who she is. Vanessa must make a decision—run away and deny her bond to Chev, or face her fears and accept fate’s calling. AmazonKU
BRAD (PERRY’S NEST BOOK FIVE) by Kathi S Barton
Brad Kirk came from old money, very old money, as he was an immortal. He was gifted immortality and a great deal of magic by a bear group centuries ago. He was a recluse and didn’t like people much, but he was a very shrewd businessman and had more money than he could spend in several lifetimes. Becka Dillard had raised her nephew, Toby, since he was an infant. He was too young when his parents died to remember them. Now sixteen, Becka was the only mother he knew, and he loved her dearly. She was a trucker. They lived on the road. They never had much in the way of money, but she had plenty of love to share even though she didn’t care much for people in general. They were early for her next delivery and, thankfully, had time for a hot, sit-down meal…or so she thought anyway. Some idiot wouldn’t leave her alone, accusing her of being the wife of some man named Kirk, and he had a bone to pick with him. Some days, it didn’t pay to get out of bed.
WOLF’S ENDGAME: THE BLACKRIDGE PEAK SERIES BOOK THREE by Eve L Mitchell
Just when I thought I could finally find my place and belong in a pack, fate had other plans. The sting of betrayal cut deep. As the dust settled from the devastating blow that threatened to shatter the fragile trust between Cannon and me, we both struggled to confront the harsh realities of our world. Fueled by a thirst for revenge, my heart was torn between the hunger for retribution and the longing for reconciliation. As I prepared to fight for my pack, I knew the stakes had been raised, and everything was on the line. At every turn, danger threatened, and with each step forward, uncertainty hung in the air—not only ahead, but also within. Knowing I had yet to face my most formidable adversary, I realized it was time to reclaim what was rightfully mine. I wasn’t running anymore. It was time to fight…and win the ultimate end game. AmazonKU
CRAVING DARKNESS (DEMONS WITHIN BOOK TWO) by R Sullins
Kallista had always known she was different. The shadows had always called to her. She craved to be held safe in their cool depths. To escape her parent’s methods of attempting to rid her of her demons. Valen was destruction. Everything he touched crumbled. Everywhere he went, pain followed. He learned a millennia ago that being alone was the only way to keep the world safe. When the marks that had shown on Valen’s wrist years ago suddenly changed, he realized that there was more to his world than he knew. A woman called to the deepest parts him. For the first time in his very long life, he was going to give in to his instincts. He would just have to protect her from the destruction that followed him. AmazonKU
BLOOD FEAST (BLOOD GRACE BOOK EIGHT) by Vela Roth
Cassia has risen from the ashes of her human life as a Hesperine with magic the world has never seen. The Gift of immortality from Lio seals their fated Grace bond and frees her from the ancient necromancer known as the Collector. But she won’t leave everyone they love, Hesperines and humans alike, as pawns in his schemes. Lio fears their hard-won alliances only played into the necromancer’s plots. With their warrior brothers Mak and Lyros, Lio and Cassia embark on a quest to uncover the conspiracy he’s been brewing for centuries. Lio must duel the mage for his secrets on the most dangerous battlefield of all – the minds of the assassins who serve him. As the four Hesperines face off with the Collector’s deadliest playing pieces, he’s intent on punishing Lio for stealing Cassia from him. Can her new power protect her Grace from their enemy’s revenge? AmazonKU
HER DRAGONS by Lily Wilder
VS Note: Also listed in Erotica.
My heart beats for two dragons. I thought life with my dragon shifter ex would be a dream. Until I discovered how easily he could fly into a murderous rage. Before his anger could kill me, I ran…Straight into the arms of two sexy dragon shifters who offer me a place to stay. Desperate, I say yes but plan to keep my distance, which soon becomes impossible.
Jake is a blond god with perfect abs. Empathetic and romantic, he makes me feel safe. Alex is dark-haired, broody, and mysterious. But unlike my ex, I’m not afraid of what I’ll uncover once I get to know him better. Before long, I’m getting to know the two dragons on a very intimate level. They worship my curvy body in ways I couldn’t imagine. Finally, I’m getting my fairy tale ending. That is until my ex finds us, vowing bloody revenge. AmazonKU
THE YOUTH ELIXIR (GRACETOWN BOOK FIVE) by Cindy Kirk
At ninety-two, Matilda knows she has reached a time when there are more days behind her than ahead. And that’s okay. Surrounded by beloved friends, she’s grateful for every day. Still, listening to others plan their futures, Til can’t help but imagine, what if? What if she had left GraceTown? What if she had married and had children? What if she had pursued her passions, rather than focusing on bettering the lives of those around her? An encounter with a mysterious stranger offers Til a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a chance to start over and begin anew as a young woman. Til has been many things in life, but never a risk-taker…until now. AmazonKU
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