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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RESCUED BY THE ALIEN CORSAIR: STAR MAVERICKS BOOK THREE by Iona Strom

The void of space is nothing compared to the abyss of her absence. 
The vast expanse of space calls to my adventurous spirit, the very essence that defines me as a Star Maverick. Not even the throne of Klaxis can rival the liberties of a space pirate free to roam the stars.
After coming to the aid of a fellow Maverick to liberate a spaceship of human females from the clutches of a loathsome Lizordian reaver, one fiery beauty stirs the feral beast slumbering deep within me. Her very presence disrupts the core of my existence, leaving me to struggle against the primal urges of my sivot and the inevitable pull of a fated mate.     AmazonKU

ALIEN DUKE’S FATED MATE  (WARRIORS OF THE LATHAR BOOK 20) by Mina Carter

She’s the best pilot in the galaxy… He’s an arrogant alien duke – Major Zara Reid has one mission – prove human pilots can fly alongside the alien Latharians. She didn’t expect their arrogant Lord Starfighter to try and undermine her at every turn. As much as she tries to stay away from him, his chiseled features and amber eyes awaken flames of desire she can’t ignore, no matter how much of an arrogant ass he is. He commands the empire’s fiercest pilots… He has no time to pander to fragile humans –As a royal duke, and the Empire’s Lord Starfighter, Traax doesn’t have time for the human pilots foisted upon him by his meddling cousin. Distractions like the human pilot commander, Zara are unforgivable… no matter how beautiful she is, or how much he yearns to make her his. Until one night causes mating marks to appear, and binds them as fated mates. Now she’s his to protect at all costs. When saboteurs strike and leave Zara stranded on an abandoned space station, Traax must put everything aside to rescue his fated mate. To reach Zara, he’ll have to go up against one of the most dangerous enemies a Latharian can face–the vicious, carnivorous Krin. Willing to sacrifice his life for the defiant and beautiful human who sets his soul on fire, can Traax best the ultimate challenge for any warrior, or is their happily-ever-after doomed before it can start?

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AN ALIEN MATE FOR CHRISTMAS by Melody Beckett

Taking a shortcut through a stone circle after my car breaks down one Christmas Eve seems like a great idea. But instead of making it safely home, I collapse in the snow and black out. The last thing I expect to wake up to is a giant, purple, and very naked alien man holding me in his arms. And… sniffing me? He’s stuck here for the night, so I do the intergalactic neighborly thing and open my home to him. I didn’t expect to fall into his arms again after he decorates my Christmas tree, but it feels like my stocking’s been extra stuffed when he reveals he’s brought me not one, but two special packages to enjoy. Earth isn’t safe for him, though, and after tonight, he has to leave. There’s only one problem—he’s my mate and I don’t want to let him go.     AmazonKU

NAVIGATIONAL ENTANGLEMENTS by Aliette de Bodard

VS Note: Lesbian SFR.

Jockeying navigator clans guide spaceships through the Hollows: an area of space populated by the mysterious but deadly creatures known as Tanglers. When a Tangler escapes the Hollows for the first time in living memory, each clan must send a representative to help capture it—but the mission may be doomed and the hearts of two clan juniors may be in danger too. Việt Nhi is not good with people. Or politics. Which is a problem when the Rooster clan sends her on the mission against her will, forcing her to work with an ill-matched group of squabbling teammates from rival clans, including one who she can’t avoid, and maybe doesn’t want to. Hạc Cúc of the Snake clan has always been better at poisoning and stabbing than at making friends, but she’s drawn to Nhi’s perceptiveness and obliviousness to social conventions—including the ones that really should make Nhi think twice about spending time with her. But when their imperial envoy and nominal leader is poisoned, this crew of expendable apprentices will have to learn to work together—fast—before the invisible Tangler can wreak havoc on a civilian city and destroy the fragile reputation of the clans. Along the way, Nhi and Hạc Cúc will have to learn the hardest lesson of all: to see past their own misconceptions and learn to trust their growing feelings for each other.

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THE CAPT: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case

His troop were tight. Real tight. Working as a group. They didn’t need any human intervention but still had to have a human liaison. It grated but he had no choice in the matter. There was no argument allowed in the programming. Their onboard computer controlled everything.
Cyborg, created by Earth Corp for their private army, they did what they were ordered to do. Their usual human liaison had been taken off duty. No one bothered to inform him as to why. And saw the human female jogging towards him combat ready fully loaded. That wasn’t usual at all. Covert Ops. Their missions were dark, dangerous and deadly. It was no place for a female. “Commander.” She called reaching him coming to a stop in front of him. The surprise on her face at seeing him up close and personal, it didn’t stop her doing her job. Hiding her surprise well. “I’m your liaison on this mission. Are we ready to deploy?”…(more on the ebook seller’s page, no blurb as such)     AmazonKU

GUARD (BARBARIANS OF THE SAND PLANET BOOK 11) by Tana Stone

Stranded on an outlaw planet. Hunted by alien mercenaries. Saved by a beautiful woman he cannot touch. For Dothvek warrior Rixx, things have gone from bad to worse. After being snatched by Zevrian mercenaries in the Den of Thieves and surviving a disastrous rescue attempt, he wakes up in a strange bed being nursed back to health by a beautiful woman. Even worse? His ship is gone because he’s been presumed dead. Now he’s alone in the treacherous outlaw city as more mercenaries hunt for him. His only hope is the alluring woman with a young daughter who’s determined to help him. Despite Rixx’s usual reputation with females, this one is off-limits. She has a mate, even though that man left long ago and never returned. It doesn’t matter how much he desires Myrria, she can never be his. Rixx needs to focus on survival. But what happens when the survival of Myrria and her daughter is put at risk, and he’s the only one who can save them? But only if he pretends to be Myrria’s mate and share her bed.   AmazonKU

THE ALIEN’S COVETED OMEGA (THE ALIEN’S OMEGA BOOK FOUR) by Sienna Sway

VS Note: MM SFR.

Addy – For months now, I have watched the humans make a mockery of our culture and society. It is time for my group of alpha outliers, to make things right again. It is time for alphas rule the way they are meant to. The only thing I didn’t see coming was Alil, and just how easily my brother’s best friend can sway me into a different way of thinking. It seems I never considered what having an omega’s love would actually do to me. Alil – Addy has always been hard-headed, clumsy and honestly, a little bit slow. And that never stopped me from loving him. When he and the gang he is part of disrupt our society–and my life–to the core, I fear he may have taken things too far. But I know Addy. I know he is being influenced by the wrong people and I know that all he needs is an omegas heart–my heart, to make him do what is right.     AmazonKU

DRAGON’S BEAUTY (RED PLANET DRAGONS OF TAJSS BOOK 32) by Miranda Martin

Years ago we humans crashed into Tajss and my life of privilege and pretense crumbled amidst the wreckage. Once hailed as a celebrity, a princess of the stars, I now know my reality was a facade built upon the legacy of my parents’ status. Still, I cling to the remnants of my former life. An illusion of influence and mattering. Yet, beneath the glittering facade lies a profound emptiness, a sense of inadequacy that gnaws at my soul. Then Sek’pet, one of the alien dragon-like Cavern Zmaj, crosses my path—a chance collision that ignites a spark within. His fiery gaze pierces through to the core of my being. For the first time, I dare to hope for something real, something genuine. With one fateful encounter, the carefully constructed walls around my heart begin to crumble, exposing vulnerabilities I never dared acknowledge. Can I dare to believe in a love that transcends the constraints of social constructs? Will embracing this newfound connection lead to liberation or upheaval in the lives of those who depend on me for escapism? As I grapple with these questions, one thing is clear. Love may be the only truth worth pursuing. If I can summon the courage to seize it.     AmazonKU

HOME FOR BERUS (TALLEAN MERCENARIES BOOK 10) by Lynnea Lee

Taken from Earth, owned by a merchant, stolen by a thief, and finally left to be monster chow on an abandoned mining planet, my life has been one bad day after another. I’m not even surprised when I get thrown into the brig of a bounty hunter’s ship. My luck finally turns when the biggest Tallean warrior I’ve ever seen comes to my rescue. No stranger to violence, Berus is a brawler who knows how to use his claws and fangs. I should be terrified of him, but instead, I can’t stop my body’s reaction to his powerful muscles and possessive words. He promises to bring me to Reka 5 so I can live a life of freedom. The way there is fraught with danger, but even if we make it, I’m not sure I’ll arrive with my heart intact. Because I’m falling for my big, bad alien. And I’m falling hard.     AmazonKU

STATIC/CLING (SUBPAR SUPERHEROES) by Jaime Samms

Best friends Bjorn and Leif help each other out. Whether it’s blowing off some steam in bed (as friends do), or helping each other find a new job, they’ve always been there for eachother. So when Leif points out an ad for a janitor team at SPAM it’s a perfect fit. Bjorn will be able to work where his strange ability to gather static electricity won’t be a problem, and Leif will still be by his side to make sure nothing bad happens. Turns out, Bjorn should have read the fine print. Working at SPAM is like no other job they’ve ever had, and then there is Kassian. Tacitern. Unfriendly. Half computer geek, half muscle-head, he’s way more appealing than he has any right to be, and maybe the spark between them they’ve often looked for but never found. But Kassian the computer geek is clear. He doesn’t need…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

PROTECTED BY THE ALIEN PRIVATEER by Mary Ashe

Crashed on a distant planet. Snatched by slavers. Can this day get any worse? Liss – As part of Earth’s inaugural space exploration project, I hoped to see the stars and share discoveries with the people back home. I couldn’t have anticipated encountering a wild wormhole and crash-landing on a distant planet. Before I have time to assess the damage, massive, rock-like beings snatch me from the wreckage. As they toss me in a cage, I see a tall, scarred alien watching from the treeline. I’m not usually about the whole “delicate flower waiting for rescue” thing, but… a little help here? Nox – Get the job done and get out. It’s the only way to survive as a smuggler. But when I stumble across a crashed ship and a gorgeous, curvy female struggling in the hands of slavers, I can’t resist the chance to play hero and rescue her. Now, enraged brutes are on our tail, my ship’s missing, and we’re stuck on this planet until I can contact my crew. Should’ve followed my own rules. Except then, I wouldn’t have found the woman I will protect with every breath in my body. I want to show her the galaxy. We just have to survive this first.    AmazonKU

MY ALIEN CELLMATE (SUPERNOVA CASONOVAS BOOK ONE) by Anna Svoboda

Astra – In the grand mess of life, where my two jobs barely keep my moldy apartment afloat, the universe decides to throw in an extra curveball — I’m abducted by aliens to be sold as an exotic slave. Now, I’m stuck in a cell with an alien roommate whose job description includes impregnating me. It’s like adding rotten cherries atop of a cosmic joke of a cake that is my life. But here’s the kicker — my extraterrestrial companion turns out to be surprisingly civilized. A gentlealien, if you will? Terminology aside, he’s beautiful, in every sense of the word. Despite the absurdity of the situation, there’s an undeniable attraction between us. Yet, the looming threat of slavery dampens any sparks. Tareq – Mission: Infiltrate the slaver crew. Reality: Locked in with the cargo. Now, they want me to impregnate a female from some primitive planet. Surprise of the millennium — she’s not the helpless victim I anticipated. She’s resilient, intelligent, and beautiful, even with those blunt teeth and useless claws. I could see her as my mate, but that’s a cosmic joke. Once I free us, she’s off to her cozy planet, leaving me to nurse my two broken hearts. The Ancestors sure have a twisted sense of humor.     AmazonKU

BEYOND THE MIST: A TIME TRAVEL ROMANTIC SUSPENSE (LAKE LANIER MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by Casi McLean

VS note: A re-release.

Piper Taylor concedes she’ll never fall in love, until a treacherous storm spirals her into the arms of the handsome Nick Cramer. Unrelenting remorse over a past relationship haunts Nick, but he can’t deny the mysterious connection and hot desire Piper evokes. The allure of a secret portal hidden beneath Atlanta’s Lake Lanier tempts him into seizing the opportunity to change his mistakes. But his time slip triggers consequences beyond his wildest dreams. Can Piper avoid the international espionage and terrorism of 2001 New York, find Nick, and bring him home before he alters the fabric of time, or will the lovers drift forever Beyond The Mist?     AmazonKU     AB

SHADOWED PAST: THE TWISTED SYSTEM BOOK ONE by Evangeline Anderson

Andi Peterson is an Agent in the Warrior Location Agency—a special unit created to locate and bring back Kindred warriors who have been enslaved or kidnapped. Her partner, Thrax, is a seven-foot tall Pitch-Blood/Dae’mon Kindred Hybrid who is growly and brooding and completely Alpha. Andi never guesses that her partner has a Shadowed Past until the two of them are sent to the Twisted System—a trio of planets where extreme sexual practices are the norm. On Salacious Delta, they must hunt for a lost warrior who has been kidnapped and taken to a Milking Farm—a cruel facility where males are being held against their will and “milked” for their seed. Under the guise of offering Thrax as a “stud” for the farm, they gain entrance to the hidden operation and make a plan to rescue the warrior and escape. But what Andi doesn’t know is that Thrax was once a captive himself. Being at the Milking Farm brings back past trauma and torment. When his buried memories comes back to haunt him, can the two of them deal with it together without blowing their cover? Or will Thrax lose himself in the shadows of his past?

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ACROSS THE CRIMSON SANDS (VINDUTHI CAPTURED MATES BOOK ONE) by Ava York

STARTLING ABDUCTION by Demelza Carlton

ORC CHAINED: A POST APOCALYPTIC FANTASY MONSTER ROMANCE NOVELLA (THE IMMORTAL SORTING BOOK FOUR) by Emma Alisyn

VS: Brushfires are on my mind again – always at this time of the year, living in Southern California. I’ve had my experiences over the years…so I drew on those plus a ton of research to write COLONY ON FIRE, where the planet’s only doctor becomes trapped behind the firelines.

COLONY ON FIRE HAVEN COLONY BOOK TWO by Veronica Scott

When she came to Haven Two Dr. Saffia Mandell expected to grimly do her five years of medical service as the colony’s only doctor, work off her medical school debt and leave. Then she’d fallen in love, handled an epidemic and become an accepted member of the community. Now, in her second year, she faces new challenges as the tinder dry planet heads into a fire season and a mysterious food allergy threatens the local restaurant’s reputation.

Chief Ranger Micah Navonn of the Calinurra never expected to fall in love with a human woman but Saffia was a special person who captured his heart and now means everything to him. Not all of his people are as enthusiastic about the situation and his efforts to handle the politics are getting complicated. Add to that an infestation by insects from another world, causing portions of the forest to die off and his plate is full.
When the jet stream shifts course and the fires rage, will the colonists and the Calinurra set aside their differences? With Saffia’s life hanging in the balance, can Micah arrive in time to save her and the colonists in jeopardy?

Life on Haven Two never lets up…

This is the sequel to COLONY UNDER SIEGE: INTERSTELLAR VIRUS, which told the story of Saffia’s first year at the colony, but can be read as a standalone. The story is set in my Sectors scifi universe.

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FRAY (VLG SERIES BOOK 14) by Laurann Dohner

Fray is mysterious and handsome. Len also suspects he’s a criminal. It would explain why he and his twin brother always wear sunglasses to hide their eyes and only come to town every few years. That doesn’t stop her from having a crush on him, so when an opportunity arises for her to speak to him alone, it’s too tempting to resist. While visiting his uncle’s Lycan pack, Fray’s surprised when he gets a visitor to his motel. Len is a human who has no idea that other beings exist. That means he can’t get involved with her, even though he’s very attracted to her. Things suddenly become dangerous after rogue Gargoyles attack. Fray’s going to do whatever it takes to keep Len alive. She’s just going to have to learn to trust him first.     Amazon     Kobo

BRIDE OF CHOICE (BRIDES OF THE HUNT BOOK FIVE) by Jeanette Lynn

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any crazier…Rek’s back to his old tricks, anything he thinks will get the human woman he covets more than anything to agree to his insane, Yetified terms of marriage. The Glamazon of Yetidom is not about to go down without busting some fluffy orbs, if you know what I mean. One notoriously bad decision of Rek’s leads to an avalanche of problems, all inconveniently piling on top of Joanie. Like a wild snow storm in the middle of an alien Yeti village, she can’t escape it, any of it, or him. She’s at her wits end with Rek’s latest antics. He’s gone too far this time and she’s fed up! An impromptu streak through the woods back to her hut because one of Rek’s less than stellar stunts as half the village furries tromp about looking for her, and a chance encounter with a creature of the likes she could only ever dream up in a nightmare resulting from all of this, are just the beginning. Everything in Joanie’s unconventional existence is about to change, for the worse before there are glimpses of anything better. Nothing will ever be the same again. Joanie soon finds herself smack dab in the middle of a whole, heaping helping of crazy. The good, the bad, the really, really fluffy.     AmazonKU

AWAKENING THE NIGHT (DUSK TO DAWN SERIES BOOK ONE) by W J May

“You are the key to either ending the war or starting a new one.” When his home is attacked and an old friend returns, Bastian Hayes has the chance to become what he always wanted to be: a vampire hunter. But his new life comes with a price; an ancient mystery, hiding an even darker truth. One that runs in his very blood..Bastian quickly discovers, that he is about to be targeted by half the vampire world—not because of anything he did, but for whatever his parents did almost twenty years ago. Who were they, and what could they have done that so many vampires wanted him dead out of revenge? Together with two witches, Tess and Emalyn, Bastian has to escape hordes of vampires, battle in a gladiator arena, save innocent humans from a power-hungry coven leader, and resist the instinct to drink human blood—all while trying to keep a spell book that can turn the tide of the decades-long war between vampires and witches out of the wrong hands. Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives.

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PRINCESS AVENGED: HER PSYCHO VAMPIRE BODYGUARDS BOOK THREE by Mara Leigh

My protectors saved me, but only I can save the world – Vampire Princess Anastasia’s story continues in the series’ exciting conclusion. Terrible news of a death rips out my heart. Once again, someone I love has been taken from me. All may not be what it seems, but the truth proves even darker. The demon still wants me, needs me for it’s evil plans, and it’s taken control of someone I love. The demon is gaining power, the fate of the entire world is at stake, and I’m the only one who can slay it. The quest to banish this demon to another realm seems impossible, and yet it could be easier than facing the truth of what lies in my heart. If all of us survive, can we get past the lies and betrayals to find our happily ever after?     AmazonKU

YOURS TO REMEMBER: LESBIAN OMEGAVERSE FANTASY ROMANCE (SEVENTH STAR SERIES BOOK SIX) by Lily X

In High Nestia, where friendships are forged in steel, High Archer Hana Montaigne is a deceiver of the highest order. She’s loved, and loved wrongly. Now, the past is her only companion. Haunted by the consequences of her choices and burdened by the remorse that shadows her every step, Hana is convinced that she doesn’t deserve kindness or… love. Until she meets Zenith Honeybeam. Zenith is a recluse. A hermit. A loner. And she prefers it that way. People are hard to read, and even harder to understand. Her little apothecary in the fringes of the sacred forest has served her well. But when Hana Montaigne arrives on her doorstep, angry and heatstruck, Zenith finds her walls beginning to crumble. Hana is all power and pride, and with each kiss, she drags Zenith into a whirlwind of want beyond the Alpha’s wildest imagination. Will Hana be able to rise above the betrayal that binds her, and accept the love that is so readily offered?      AmazonKU

FORGING GOLDEN SLIPPERS (ONCE UPON AN ENCHANTMENT BOOK TWO) by Jen Lynning

A secret identity. A special shoe. And a kiss at midnight. Princess Charmina knows her duty as the heir to the throne. But before the ball where she must choose her husband, she wants to experience life without the expectations of her title hanging over her. She wants to be just Mina. She soon discovers that life in an average village isn’t as simple as she expected. Alan doesn’t know why the villagers turned against him, refusing to recognize his skills as a blacksmith. He is resigned to the situation. At least until Mina arrives and notices what the villagers miss. She is the first person in years to truly see him, and he begins to hope that his life could include not only happiness, but love. But secrets have a way of ruining everything. How can Alan trust Mina when her entire identity was a lie? ***A Cinderella retelling with swapped genders, steamy romance, and a happily ever after.***   AmazonKU

A DAWN WITH THE WOLF KNIGHT by Elise Kova

A grown up Little Red Riding Hood meets werewolves and witches in a stand alone, adult fantasy romance. To enter the woods as a human means death… But I am no mere human. They call me, “witch.” As one of the last surviving witches, Faelyn’s sole duty is to keep the protective barriers on the forests where the lykin roam—creatures who can shed flesh for fur—sparing nearby humans from their violent, beastly natures. When she has an unlikely encounter with the rare, primordial spirit of the moon, Faelyn finds herself not only the object of the Wolf King’s desire, but essential to his ability to keep his crown. Taken to the magical land of Midscape, the Wolf King claims her as his bride to control the moon spirit’s magic that now resides within Faelyn. But Faelyn refuses to resign herself and the spirit Aurora to a life of servitude underneath the king’s cruel rule. Faelyn hatches a dangerous plan for them both to escape and help comes from an unlikely ally. Evander is the king’s blisteringly handsome, loyal knight, right hand, and Faelyn’s sworn protector…on the outside. But…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU     AB

WILD WOLF (DARKMORE PENITENTIARY BOOK FOUR) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

Freedom never tasted so bitter. A stolen love. A strangled curse. A heart of sin. And a fate touched in moonlight. My men weave a tangled web around my soul, and I’ve formed a pack that will go to death and back for me. The moon hangs low over my heart as the call of the endless sky draws me closer and I find myself lost in the abyss that was waiting for me out here. Fate has left a bitter taste on my tongue, the haunting echoes of the past mocking me at every turn. But I’m not a pup anymore. And I won’t let another ten years pass without mending the rift in my heart. Darkness draws near enough to devour me but I have forged a pack of wild creatures at my back and I won’t be pulled into the grip of despair. I’ll find the stars in this endless night and force them to hear me howl. I am Rosalie Oscura and I will claim my happy ending, even if I have to claw it from the hands of destiny itself. This is the final instalment in the Darkmore Penitentiary series.     AmazonKU

WOLF BITE (OUTCAST PACK BOOK EIGHT) by TJ Nichols

VS Note: MM Shifter Romance

After four years of living in Darwin, George Franklin is back in Melbourne, and everything has changed. There is now a pack of gay wolf shifters with their own territory, something that would have been unimaginable when he left. His own family pack is expecting him to move home and run with them…and he definitely doesn’t want to do that. The last thing he wants, though, is to fall for his best friend’s older brother—again. Pack and family come first. Evan Steele knows that, and because of it, he lived a lie for years. He did things he regrets on the pack leader’s orders. Now, he’s put as much distance as he can between his past and his present. To humans, he is successful and confident. But he hates shifting. He hates running on four feet. When his past turns up at his door in the form of an anonymous hook-up, Evan’s lies come unstuck, and he’ll have to choose between putting himself first or obeying the pack who will hate him if they knew the truth.

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BOLD (WOLVEN WARRIORS BOOK ONE) by Alana Khan

An unlikely hero. A woman in peril. A forbidden love worth fighting for. Jasmine – When a powerful enemy from my past threatens my life, my only salvation is the sexy, feral wolven bodyguard who awakens a hunger I can’t deny—Bold. He’s more than just my fierce protector—he’s the missing piece of my soul. Bold – From the moment I scented Jasmine, I knew I’d lay down my life for her. She’s the soulmate I never dared dream of. But with evil enemies closing in, I must unleash my primal instincts to keep her safe, protect our forbidden love… and claim her as mine forever.     AmazonKU

EDGED BY THE ERLKING (MONSTROUS MEET CUTES) by Wendi Guff

EDGED BY A MONSTER—sounds tortuous, right?And this particular beast takes me to the brink of my sanity, only to pull back at the last second. He swears it’s to help me, but I know the truth—the Erlking wants to make me miserable. Why else would the monstrous man kidnap me, steal me away from Earth, and force me to learn how to be the very thing I despise? Ugh, the nerve of him—and don’t even get me started on how he teases me. Enticing me. Exciting me. Enraging me. But all is not well in The Veil. Turns out the Erlking is hiding more than just his evil plan to torment me, and I’m going to find out what’s going on. Will I beat Ender at his own game, or will I swallow my pride so I can experience the pleasure he taunts me with?     AmazonKU

CURSED ENEMY (BLOOD LEGACY BOOK THREE) by Amber Ella Monroe

NO BLURB?????     AmazonKU

SECRET AGENT GARGOYLE (MONSTERS, PI BOOK ONE) by Ava Ross

Angie: When my specialty beer kegs turn up missing days before a big brew-off event, I hire Monsters, PI to track down my beer. Who’s assigned to my case? Tuvid Elresh, the gargoyle who wrongfully accused me of gnome-theft a few short weeks ago. Tuvid’s seven feet of bulging gargoyle muscles with a killer—fang-filled—smile. So, when our not-one-night-stand inside a beer cooler results in a spontaneous marriage proposal—solely to save his gargoyle rep—I know I’m in deep trouble. My business plans don’t include marrying a gargoyle, but Tuvid’s impossible to resist. Will I lose my heart to a gargoyle secret agent?
Tuvid: I met Angie while I was wrapping up a local investigation involving stolen gnomes. Yeah, I was given the wrong address, and I accused her of stealing the little guys. I was determined to make amends. Plus ask her out, because she was cute. But she didn’t return my calls. Then we’re locked inside her microbrewery’s cold storage, and who should unlock the door in the morning? Her mom and mine. It’s clear we’ve been together all night, though we didn’t do anything—well, not much. But gargoyles are old-fashioned, and my reputation will be shattered unless we get married. I’m not a gargoyle who’ll waste an opportunity like this. I’m going to track down her beer kegs in time for the brew-off. And when the case is closed? Angie’s going to be my gargoyle bride.     AmazonKU

ALPHA WOLF BODYGUARD: ALPHA OMEGA MMM MPREG ROMANCE (SHIFTERS FOR HIRE BOOK ONE) by Lorelai M Hart and Aria Grace

In this spinoff series to the Alpha For Hire series, Lorelei M. Hart and Aria Grace combine worlds with their River’s Edge shifter series. Shifter For Hire is more than a side gig. Human alpha Trig is in love. So completely in love that it hurts. Too bad the person he’s in love with has no idea. He thinks of him as his “roommate,” which he is. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting more. Alpha wolf shifter Garin is bored with his job. Sitting at a desk all day makes buckets of money, sure. But where’s the fun? When his roommate tells him about Alpha For Hire, he checks it out only to discover there is a sister company, Shifter For Hire, and they are actively seeking out bodyguards. He’s never done it before, but it sounds like fun. How hard could it be? Omega bear shifter Nate is the epitome of the wrong place, wrong time. He went out for a late-night pizza and ended up watching the city’s most notorious mafia boss helping someone cross over into their next life. Now he’s a witness for a high-profile case and the human protection they gave him isn’t worth the cost of their polyester uniforms. When he sees the Shifter For Hire ad, he takes it as a sign it’s time to take matters into his own hands.   AmazonKU

POSING FOR HIS OMEGA: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF OLIVER CREEK BOOK 11) by Lorelai M Hart

Oliver Creek is a a paradise, a town with a large shifter population rapidly becoming a foodie and artists’ mecca, but I’ve lived here my whole life. As an artist, I find the quiet atmosphere of my home and studio a bit outside of town perfect for my work and my peace of mind. I have an upcoming show in the city, but I need one more piece to make it perfect. So I place an ad for a model on the community web page. I had no idea there were any professional models locally, much less the one who walks in my door and turns my world upside down. I saved for years to buy my shaved ice cart. Modeling let me put away the necessary funds, but it’s not the job I want for the rest of my life. When I go to make the final payment and pick up my cart, my account has been emptied by my ex who I’d been foolish enough to have as a signer. So it’s not theft, technically. I can sue him, but that will take time. . I need some quick money or they will sell my cart to someone else. And there’s not a lot of modeling in the small, charming town of Oliver Creek. Or, rather, there’s only one job available, and it’s a whole lot less clothed than I’ve done in the past. It might be easier if my polar bear wasn’t changing Mate from the moment I walk into the studio.      AmazonKU

SANCTUARY (ROMAN’S CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Ilona Andrews

VS note: Pre ordered this.

It’s not easy serving Chernobog, the God of Destruction, Darkness and Death…especially during the holidays; and especially when you’re out of eggnog and one of your pesky, freeloading mythic creatures has eaten your last cookie. Roman would like nothing more than to be left alone, but when a wounded boy stumbles into his yard and begs for sanctuary, Roman takes him in. Now elite mercenaries are camped out on his property, combat mages are dousing the house with fire, and strange priests are unleashing arcane magic. They thought Roman was easy pickings, just a hermit in the woods, but they chose the wrong dark priest to annoy. For while Roman might be patient, he is the Black Volhv, filled with the love of his terrible god. For his adversaries, it’s a fight to the death, but for him, it’s just another day in the neighborhood.

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THE RESOLUTE MATE: SHIFTERS OF THE THREE RIVERS BOOK THREE by Kira Nightingale

Mai – Just when I thought Ryan and I had finally got our revenge, our world is thrown into chaos once more. A deadly drug is wreaking havoc among the Packs, and to make matters worse, Brock is blackmailing us to nominate him for a seat on the Wolf Council. If he wins, it’s not just us that he’ll be coming after—he wants every Shifter under his control. But this Alpha gig is not proving easy, and if Ryan and I can’t get past our issues and work out how to rule together, we could lose everything. Ryan – Protecting Mai is a constant battle; my mate has made some dangerous enemies. With my wolf demanding I stop at nothing, and Mai fighting my every move, I have to navigate our new situation with care—something I’m not exactly good at. Only now we’re in a race against time, and if I don’t get this right, it could destroy Mai. There is only one thing I know for sure; I’ll do anything to protect my mate, my pack, my family.     AmazonKU

A BOND OF FIRE AND ROSES (CROWNED BY WINGS BOOK ONE) by G Bailey

The dragon rider might have taken everything from me. My home, my family, and my crown. But I vowed long ago he would never take my heart. I survived ten years being tortured by his crazy worshippers. I know I can survive anything the king throws at me. Because if this usurper thinks I’m going to bend and break to his will now that I’m his wife, he doesn’t know what his new queen is capable of. I will make him bend and break. I might not be a dragon rider like him, but I have dragon blood in my veins from an ancient bond forged by my ancestors, and its fire is fueled by the hatred I hold just for him. A hatred that burns. ~ ~ ~I should have killed the princess when I burned her world to ash.It was the least she deserved after what her parents did that day. But my own stubborn dragon refused to destroy the one person the gods decided was fated to me. For years I have ignored her existence and tried to forget her screams. For years I‘ve tried to hate her and burn her memory from my mind, but now the time has come to claim my betrothed…And make her my queen.     AmazonKU

MARKLESS by C G Malburi

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.

Ruti is Markless. In a society where worth is determined by the mark on your palm and the magic it grants you, this also deems her worthless. Except she’s also a hardened survivor, a protector of the Markless…and the most powerful witch in Somanchi. With a single song, she can pray to the many gods for unimaginable powers. Dekala’s Mark is strong, a Mark fit for the future queen of Somanchi, but it’s also unstable. She knows the only solution is to be bonded, but she also knows that this would mean relinquishing control over her throne and kingdom. So when she is witness to Ruti’s power, Dekala offers the witch a deal: She can be prosecuted for her crimes…or she can help Dekala ascend to the throne, unbonded. Dekala is cold and brutal and cares only about getting her way. She is also determined, intelligent, and compassionate. Ruti is torn between wanting her to fail or to emerge victorious. But as the gods are defied, new alliances are forged, and unexpected feelings are unearthed, Ruti realizes the fate of the kingdom––and the survival of the Markless––lies in her unmarked hands.

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LOCKE (THE IRON FANG BOOK FOUR) by Vera Foxx

THE IRON FANG: A club formed for the rogues of the supernatural world. These were the rejected, the forsaken, and cast out. Their mates wronged them, but they must suffer the price. Their soul is broken and never meant to be mended. Now they wait until their souls go rabid
and wait for death to take them. Locke: President of the Iron Fang. He built an MC to help those in need. But it was really him that needed the help. Locke was psychotic, always with an evil glint in his eye. His history was unknown, scattered with violence and torment. As his wolf slowly took over, it only got worse. Until Locke couldn’t hold back anymore. Now he’s rabid. Too strong to be chained, Locke roams the forest as a rabid wolf. His MC was too fearful to take their former president down. Luckily for them, Locke’s mate shows up. Emm isn’t the calm, delicate Luna they were looking for. She’s a bounty hunter with her own demons. Emm’s here for the fight, and the money. She’ll find the target, but taking him out is a different story.     AmazonKU

LAKE OF SORROW (THE CURSE AND THE CROWN BOOK TWO) by Lindsay Buroker

All Kaylina ever longed to do was open her own meadery and prove her worth to her family. She didn’t want to develop feelings for the haughty royal ranger, Lord Vlerion, and she definitely didn’t want to be accused of trying to poison the queen. But a conniving competitor has framed her, and now the Kingdom Guard is hunting her down. Vlerion wants to help, but a rebel faction has learned that he’s cursed to turn into a deadly beast when his emotions are aroused. They’re blaming numerous murders on him and demanding his death. Caught in a city far more dangerous and chaotic than she expected, Kaylina must avoid capture while finding evidence to clear her name. If she can’t, she may lose Vlerion—and her own life.     AmazonKU

BLOOD OF HERCULES (VILLAINS OF LORE BOOK ONE) by Jasmine Mas

I’m just a girl. And it turns out, I’m Hercules. I’m struggling to survive in a Titan infested world where Spartans, immortals from twelve royal families who have god-like powers and obscene wealth, rule over all. A shy-stammering foster child with nothing, I keep my head down, cover my scars, and focus on excelling in school. At least, I try to. Then it happens. My blood test reveals I’m part of the powerful elite. I’m one of them. A Spartan. Forced to attend the Spartan War Academy, I undergo the most harrowing test of all time to see if I have what it takes to be an immortal. There’s just a few problems. Achilles and Patro are my scary mentors. Kharon, the ferryman of death, and Augustus, the son of war, are my terrifying professors. Also, I’m pretty sure either someone’s stalking me everywhere I go, or my sanity’s slipping––I have a bad feeling both are true. I’m surrounded by Villains and they’re smothering me with their hate, obsession, and dark possessiveness. Too bad for them, they have no clue just who they’re messing with.   AmazonKU

VIGILANT DESTINY (MIRACLE BOOK 17) by Shea Balik

The battle to stop traffickers from taking shifters and selling them was still raging on. No one knew that better than Lysander Nicolaou as he led the weaker members of their group to a hiding spot so he could go back and help his Alpha father fight their attackers and keep the rest of their badger cete safe. But when he returned, his father and older brother were dead and his mom and sister had disappeared. Worse, when he doubled back to the hiding place, the weak and old had been killed and the children taken. Hiram Reis was good at surveillance. Whether it was with electronic devices or monitoring someone in person, he was usually the one his Council Chief, Saber, sent. So, when they were advised a survivor of another raid, this time on a badger cete, had followed those who had planned the strike at their home base, he was sent to watch them, in hopes they would eventually lead them to those they’d taken, or to the ones who were intent on taking their kind. Neither had expected to meet the one fated for them—their mate. But will they be able to claim each other as they race across the world to rescue Lysander’s family? Or will a trap be set that could end their chance at a happily ever after?

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THE LOVE ARCHIVES by Various

Get in, romance readers. We’re taking a trip down nostalgia lane to save lives. Welcome to The Love Archives; a romance anthology of bonus scenes, excerpts, extended epilogues, and alternate POVs for your insatiable appetite. The best part? All proceeds go towards helping Palestinian families. So pick your sub-genre or simply enjoy over 100 short stories from some of your favorite romance authors.

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KINGS OF FOREST AND FUR (WILDWOOD SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by Milly Taiden

The future holds mystery for everyone, even a divination Sorceress. 
Leila Camor teaches divination at the Sorcerer’s Academy, but she knows she has more untapped potential. The problem is, no matter what she does, she can’t reach her more powerful magic. That is, until she meets a sexy bear King. Rehn Tahyrst’s enemy number one has escaped prison. He tracks him down at the Sorcerer’s Academy and rescues Leila, only to discover the woman is his fated mate. But the beautiful sorceress can’t see that they’re meant to be. What’s a bear king to do? He starts by offering her protection, because someone else is after Leila. They have to race against the clock and uncover the bad guy’s identity before it’s too late.     AmazonKU

REJECTED MOON (DIRIGO PACK SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Sabrina Silvers 

Nik Connal has lived his life in the shadows, on borrowed time. As a rogue, he was supposed to be killed the moment he was exiled from his birth pack, rejected by his father, and condemned by all who knew him. Instead of sinking into despair, he gathered a pack of others like him and forged his own path, determined to make a difference, outside the pack hierarchy, yet always determined to find a home for himself and his pack. He lived a life of lies, did things he hated, all for a greater good. Until he came face to face with the mate he was forced to reject. Isa Sinclair knows what it’s like to be abused and tortured, to be at the mercy of those stronger than her. Now that she is the number three enforcer in the Chesapeake Pack, she takes her duties as protector seriously. When she is asked to help those wolves abused by the Saranac Alpha, she willingly accepts, until she is confronted by a ghost from her past, a ghost she never expected to see again. As Nik and Isa confront the mating bond that ties them together, can they navigate the dangers of their present, and overcome the pain of their past to find a new future, healed and whole together? Or will they fall back into despair, alone and broken? Rejected.

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SEMI-REJECTED LIFE: MM SHIFTER SMALL TOWN PNR (SHIFTER GROVE ROGUE WOLVES BOOK THREE) by Blake R Wolfe

River – I coast into town on fumes with nothing but my surfboard and the clothes on my back. A free-spirited Alpha wolf isn’t the norm, but my father gave me one last summer to goof off before I take over the pack, and Shifter Grove is my last stop. However, I didn’t expect to literally collide with Vincent going over my first wave. The moment I set eyes on all that tanned skin and his infectious smile, I’m hooked. He’s sweet and hot, just the way I like my summer flings, and we’re in bed before I know anything about him. But I never expected to be spilling my secrets to him. Before I know it, he’s making me feel things I’ve never felt before, and my time in Shifter Grove is quickly coming to an end. My father has arranged a mate for me back home, and both of them are expecting me. Vincent – A dip in the lake nearly turns into a hospital trip as River literally runs me over with his surfboard. But somehow, I find myself unbothered by this charming Alpha wolf. He’s got a wonderful laugh, and the way he looks at me makes my skin tingle with excitement. It’s almost too easy to fall into bed with him. River and I agree that this is just a fling. He has a pack to lead back home. Even if I’m convinced he’s my mate, he can’t stay, and I can’t go with him. I do everything I can to resist falling for this perfect wolf. But one thing is certain. When River leaves, he’ll take my heart with him.     AmazonKU

BOURBON STREET SECRETS (COZY NEW ORLEANS BOOK FOUR) by Corinne Winters

Daisy’s cupcakes are truly heavenly…Cupcake creator and witch Daisy Wallace’s business is on the rise, but a suspicious death at an influencer’s party has her reputation crumbling. When socialite Valerie Shirley takes her last bite during a tasting of Daisy’s red velvet cupcakes, the baker finds herself in a sticky situation. Teaming up with her quirky friend Zoe and her clever cat familiar Motley, Daisy is determined to get to the bottom of it. Whisking through a list of suspects, Daisy sifts through romantic affairs, family foes, and business rivals searching for the real killer. But when that list turns up some interesting names, her investigation takes a turn. Will Daisy be able to uncover the murderer before they strike again? Or will this bakery’s secret ingredient be another death?     AmazonKU

FLASH (THE STORM DRAGON’S MATE BOOK FOUR) by M Sinclair

Flash is the final/fourth book in The Storm Dragons’ Mate series, which is set within the shared universe of Dark Imaginarium Academy. All series can be read independently, but characters have crossovers and it is highly encouraged to read all within the universe to understand the world in its entirety.     AmazonKU

CAPTIVE OF THE FAE (COURT OF CRUEL FAE BOOK TWO) by Hailey Gonzales

My fated mate betrayed me. Now I’m his prisoner. Just when I was about to escape and return home, my fated mate, Prince Eli of the Night Court, intercepted me. And he wasn’t alone. He brought the man who betrayed and manipulated my mom—my father. After being locked in the dungeon, the Night Court king gave me two options. Become his weapon or die. It wasn’t much of a choice. Even worse, El is my sponsor. If I step out of line, we’ll both be killed. I’m angry and hurt, but I don’t want him dead. I’m tired of being a victim. It’s time to fight back.   AmazonKU

OMEGA MAKES A FAMILY: RH MMMM PNR (ALPHAS PLUS ONE BOOK 2) by Aria Grace

Oliver is a rarity in the shifter world. A lone wolf omega. Leaving his pack isn’t a decision he regrets, but it was for the best. Even so, there are times when he doubts whether he made the right call. Especially when he notices the same group of alphas showing up wherever he goes. They’re all gorgeous and his wolf is certainly interested, but his rational brain is sending up alarm bells. Who are they? Why are they following him? And why can’t he seem to keep his eyes off them?   AmazonKU

WHEREVER, WHENEVER (HEARTS AND HAUNTS BOOK TWO) by C J Burright

Sometimes the only way to forget the ghosts of the past is to face the curse of love head-on. Artist Vi Keller made a holy vow to never return to her quirky hometown of Devils Hollow. But when the sister she left behind pleads for help during the busy Halloween season, Vi can’t say no—even if it means a month of watching her ex-BFF Max loving someone new…and braving the darkness awaiting her return. Max has fantasized about Vi every day since she disappeared. Some of those dreams revolve around revenge, but when Vi shows up at his historic bed and breakfast, his thoughts take a steamier turn. She may still own his heart, but he rebuilt life without her and doesn’t need a blonde bombshell with tempting artwork skin to wreck him again. When Vi and Max are forced to partner up during the seasonal festivities, it’s just like old times, resurrecting a desire that never died. But happily-ever-afters in Devils Hollow are paid in blood and bones. Missing pets, tourist attractions turning sinister and shadows stalking the lake point to Vi’s worst fear—the spirit that failed to destroy her once has neither forgiven nor forgotten. If Max and Vi can’t untangle the tragic past of a local urban legend, they’ll lose more than a second chance at love.

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ONE YEAR AGO IN SPAIN: A NOVEL by Evelyn Skye

Claire Walker has always had her life in perfect order, including her high-powered job at one of Manhattan’s top corporate law firms. Yet the one thing she cannot seem to find is a perfect love to complete it, until fate pushes Matías de León into her path. Matías is a Spanish artist who is everything that Claire is not: free-spirited and creative, chaos to her order. She falls for him, hard—and he for her. A year later, however, Claire begins to question everything about their relationship. How can they possibly work long-term when they’re so different? Might it be best to end it before they are both in too deep? Then tragedy strikes while Matías is visiting family, leaving him gravely wounded in a Madrid hospital. And when Claire drops everything to race to his side, she finds she is the only one who can see and talk to Matías’s soul, detached from his comatose body. But that soul has no memories of his year in New York, of her, or of their relationship. Claire soon realizes that in order to lure Matías back to his body, she will have to convince him to fall in love with her all over again. But can lightning strike twice? Can the same magic that brought them together once do so again?

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CRAVING MY ROOMMATE LTD ED ANTHOLOGY by Various

VS Note: I believe this is all contemporary romance but the concept is cute and I love supporting anthologies. Such a fun way to sample new-to-me authors!

Finding a roommate should be simple. Easy as pie, right? The roommates in this steamy collection will discover just how messy things can become. Not looking for love, but living in close quarters, and with undeniable chemistry, things will get complicated quickly. They will try and deny their desires as long as they can, but will their cravings for one another win out in the end?

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CHANGED (LOVE AND REVENGE BOOK FOUR) by Kaye Draper

My strange family is growing, and I am more hopeful than ever that we’ll eventually work out how we all fit together—even if my two potential alpha mates still want to murder each other on a daily basis. Amidst the evolving bonds, and my growing confidence in my place in this strange new world, my stubborn dragon alpha is rushing toward her coming of age—and toward the revenge she has been plotting since she was a child. Robin has schemed, and planned, and undermined the syndicate for decades, patiently waiting for the right time to strike. But finding out where the corrupt paranormal syndicate’s emperor is hiding galvanizes the rebel court into swift action. Unfortunately, that impulsivity has consequences. Everything is changing around me as I find myself once again separated from most of the rebel court, sequestered in the home of the wild fae with a certain icy pixie-yuki-onna cross for company. My history is revealed. Bargains are made, priorities are rearranged, and a startling loss soon turns our world upside down and changes everything. And through it all, I struggle with the premonitions and demands of an ancient fae… Am I strong enough to be who I need to be, to do what fate demands, even if it robs Robin of the revenge that is her reason for living?

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TWISTED PRIDE by Various

VS note: From JUNE 24.

There’s more than one kind of happily ever after…Once upon a time, the prince realized he didn’t want the princess. He wanted his own Prince Charming. From princes falling in love to the Snow Queen’s heart finally melting for her princess, in these six smoking hot tales, happily ever after comes in every color of the rainbow.     AmazonKU

VAMPIRE’S CHOICE: A VAMPIRE QUEEN SERIES NOVEL by Joey W Hill

VS Note: Had this preordered. I love her steamy Vampire queen series.

Because Ruth was born weaker than most vampires, she has to find a place on the fringes of the vampire world where she can call the shots on her own life. Doing bodyguard work at the mysterious Circus fits the bill, but it’s there her biggest secret is revealed. Unlike most vampires, she’s not a Dominant. She wants a Master she can fight, until he makes her submit. He must prove he’s stronger on every level that matters, and win her trust, loyalty and love. Merc, part incubus, part angel, catches her attention, but his dangerous reputation makes him a bad risk. Working alongside him to protect a fortune teller who has seen things that can endanger the vampire world, she gets a different view. Plus, out of all his mesmerizing qualities, there’s one she finds irresistible. He relishes a good fight.

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THE STARLESS GIRL: REALM OF CAMELLIA by Liz Delton

VS Note: A re-release. All four books in the series are releasing on the same day. This is book one.

Kira Savage is cursed. A tragic loss. A new town. And now creatures made of darkness are after her. But amid the darkness, she begins to see a mysterious white light all around her, one that leads her to a strange door in the woods. With a dark creature on her heels, she has no choice but to go through. Kira finds herself in a realm of light and shadow: the Realm of Camellia. Here, Kira can learn to harness Light magic to protect herself, which she’ll need to learn fast because there’s more dark creatures coming. And they seem drawn to her. When a local spirit promises answers about Kira’s murky past, she gets caught up in the dangerous path of the decades-long feud between Light and Shadow magic. Will she find the answers about her past? Or will darkness consume the realm?

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ALPHA’S BURDEN (REJECTING FATES BOOK ONE) by Luna Lark and Veronica Eden

Being bonded to Caden Blackburn used to be all I dreamed of. Those dreams were crushed the moment this pack branded my entire bloodline traitors for challenging his father. Life in Silver Falls isn’t easy. As the only packmate unable to shift, I’m considered broken. No one wants a useless mate. Especially not Caden. Imperfections don’t fit within the rigid way he rules our pack as alpha. I never thought he’d look at me with anything other than fury until our bond awakens. Instead of disgust, his gaze burns with desire, reviving feelings I buried once I’m in his powerful arms. We almost succumb to the pull to claim each other as fated mates. But enemies don’t belong together. He reminds me by rejecting me in front of everyone. I’ve learned to overcome whatever tries to break me, but in my shattered heart I wonder if I’ll survive the pain of Caden turning his back on me a second time. Yet if he rejected me…why is he going feral if any other male tries to get near me?   AmazonKU

TWISTED MAGIC (KNIGHTS OF THE TWISTED TREE BOOK ONE) by Barbara L Webb

His magic could heal anything–except a broken heart. The war is over, and Korin has come to Triome, the greatest city in the world, for a fresh start. But Triome holds its own secrets, and Korin may not have left all his enemies behind. A disease stalks the city, a disease made of magic that only a wizard like Korin can cure. But he can’t fight it alone, and his new allies may not be as friendly as they seem. Especially handsome Ádan, who awakens feelings and memories that Korin would rather have left behind, and whose smiling face may be hiding the most dangerous secret of all.

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A BRIDE FOR THE SUN GOD (DIVINE DRAGONS BOOK THREE) by Raven Flanagan

A Warlord sacrifices his only daughter to the Sun God to gain his favor in an encroaching war against a rising enemy. Lianna Sloane won’t accept the dragon god without a challenge, but he’s more than willing to meet her in battle if it gets her in his bed—and she’ll need him to defeat the threat to her people in the north.     AmazonKU

THE WORLD UNDONE  (THE PROTECTOR GUILD BOOK EIGHT) by Gray Holborn

Lucifer’s plan for saving the world requires three key components: my power, the nexus, and the stone. We only have the first…and absolutely no idea where the other two might be hiding. It’s up to me and the rest of Team Six to hunt them down, all while integrating into the powerful, new community housed at The Lodge. But with the fabric of our reality literally crumbling around us, it’s looking less and less likely that we’ll stand a chance against this impending apocalypse. The problem (as if we didn’t already have enough)? The deeper our connection grows, the more difficult it becomes to do the thing I know I must. The thing they will all hate me for.     AmazonKU

ANOTHER DAMNED STORM (ANOTHER DAMNED SERIES BOOK THREE) by Myka Bound

I thought once Hook and I had taken care of Petra and her shadow, learning how to use my new power and finding a way to check on my brother back in the human realm would be my biggest worries. I was wrong. The storms are getting worse, putting both our worlds in danger. My powers are manifesting in unpredictable ways. And it turns out Hook has been secretly shielding me from the fates who want to drag me back to the Alius. The demon realm. They can call it whatever they want. Where I’m from, we call it hell. They claim I can end the chaos by turning myself over to them… but my gut is telling me someone else is creating this nightmare.I need to get back to the human realm to stop whoever is tearing our worlds apart, and I need to do it before my own unstable magic destroys us all.     AmazonKU

COASTERS AND CAKES (D’VAIRE SHORT STORY) by Jessamyn Kingley

Every month, the D’Vaires gather for unique adventures, but they rarely leave their remote estate in Arizona. A thoughtful drakeling wants something different. He puts in the work and arranges the family’s first visit to an amusement park together. To please the Grand Warlock’s notorious sweet tooth, the day will feature sumptuous mini-cakes designed to tempt the palate of any connoisseur. With both food and rides ahead, the family is excited to make new memories. However, at the park, they learn not everyone is suited to careening roller coasters or bombastic water rides. Despite a few bumps, each D’Vaire has an experience they will not soon forget. Join the D’Vaires as they seek thrills, eat scrumptious treats, and even gain a few regrets.   AmazonKU

SECRET TWINS FOR THE ORC (MIDLIFE BEASTLY MATES BOOK ONE) by Skye Castel and Aline Ash

Hooking up with a drop-dead gorgeous Orc? Guilty. Bolting the next morning? Blame my relationship issues. Discovering I’m having his twins? Life-changing revelation. Starting a new job only to find out he’s my boss? Now I’m in trouble…I never thought I’d see Rho again—a tall, muscular Orc with the face of a war god from our one-night stand two years ago. But, I kinda hoped I would. After my bitter divorce, it felt too intense, so I ghosted without a goodbye. Later, I found out I was pregnant with his twins. Fast forward, I move to a tiny Fae town for a fresh start. My new job? A dream come true. My new boss? A waking nightmare—Rho. Gone is the charming Orc I remember; now he’s a grumpy brute turning every interaction into a battlefield. I nearly get fired on my first day! But I need this job, and Rho’s about to get a big surprise. And how about the two small surprises? The moment he sees the twins, he’ll know they’re his. So, how do I handle my prickly Orc-daddy-boss? Let him in or keep him away?And do I even have a choice when our heated arguments turn into even hotter… clashes?   AmazonKU

HAUNTED WARRIOR (THE RAVENSCRAIG LEGACY BOOK SIX) by Sue Ellen Welfonder

Kendra Chase earns her living as a ghost whisperer. Her work is often emotionally draining, so she’s been looking forward to a vacation in Edinburgh. But it turns into a working holiday when an assignment sends her to Scotland’s rugged north coast. The tiny fishing village of Pennard is being excavated for a historical restoration project, and the locals aren’t the only ones upset by the plans: Supernatural uprisings have been reported. No one knows better than Graeme MacGrath that his village is a hotbed for psychic trouble. Bound by a centuries-old legacy, Graeme is the fiercest opponent to the development project. The renovation work has disrupted the protective veil between this world and darker, more ancient ones. And though he doesn’t have time for dallying with a fetching American, desire—and love—flares between them. Soon Graeme will depend on Kendra for more than her paranormal abilities as they work to save Pennard from the brink of unspeakable evil.     AmazonKU

INSTALOVE LION’S REVERSE HAREM (COMPANY 417 SHIFTER SERIES BOOK 37) by Amelia Wilson

SAVANNAH – “It’s like all three of them are sculptures from an ancient artist depicting the perfect man. It’s like they’re ancient gods and not just men.”  These best friends have shared successes. They’ve shared failures. Like brothers, they’ve shared good times. They’ve shared bad times. And now, they’re sharing a woman. They’re sharing me! It’s a miracle I’m able to keep Marcus, Bryce, and Leo from knowing that I’m with all three. And I’m in love with all three of them. I don’t know how that happens. But when they discover the truth about each other, I’ll lose them! When Savannah Mason sleeps with Marcus, she feels like she falls in love with him right then and there. But then, while he’s at the fire station, she sleeps with Byrce. Then, she sleeps with Leo. She doesn’t mean to but now she feels like she’s in love with all three! She’s juggling three men. What she doesn’t know is that she’s juggling three men who are more than just men. She’s juggling three shifters, and these three men are just as instantly taken with her as she is with each of them. She can’t hide the relationships forever. What’s going to happen when the men find out?      AmazonKU

BLUE LIGHTNING: CARNIVAL OF MYSTERIES by BL Maxwell

Cole Ryan is bored. He’s lived in the same small town his whole life and has the same job. Nothing changes there and every morning when he goes for a run, those thoughts echo on repeat through his mind. Until today, on this day, something big happens and if he survives it, his life won’t be the same. Maybe boring old Hickory Crossing wasn’t so bad after all. Driving in the rain, on his way to a delivery, Bobby Sanders is focused on the road, when a flash of blue light in the distance catches his eye. He witnesses a bolt of lightning strike a man running on the road ahead of him. He never suspected that bolt of lightning could change both their lives, not just the poor guy who was blown out of his shoes right in front of him. When the persistent sound of whispering won’t go away, Cole questions his sanity. But maybe he’s not the only one experiencing strange things.     AmazonKU

ECHOES OF THE PAST (CORNISH SECRETS BOOK ONE) by Kirsty Ferry

1886. Alys Trelawney arrives at Pencradoc in Cornwall where she meets the alluring Jago Pencradoc. Little does she know that their encounter will have repercussions that will ripple through the generations . . .
Present day. Tasked with her first big job for the London art dealers she works for, Merryn Burton arrives at beautiful Pencradoc, an eighteenth-century stately home nestled on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Introduced to the Pencradoc brothers, the inheritors of the estate, Merryn feels inexplicably drawn to one of them, tall and dark-haired Kit. It soon becomes clear that the house has a secret only Merryn can uncover, and it has something to do with the portrait of a long-forgotten duchess in a hidden room.     AmazonKU

FAE CROWN (ROYALS OF EMBERMERE BOOK FOUR) by Lucia Ashta

VS Note: From JUNE 30.

I survived the savage brutality of the Wilds and its vicious monsters only to find myself in more danger than ever before. Despite the queen’s continued attempts against my life, the ancient magic of the Fae Heir Trials forces me to continue competing in its deadly challenges. The prize of the next trial? To marry Drake Rush Vega—my mate. The ladies of court I’ll be competing against to win the honor that belongs only to me merely pretend to be civilized. Beneath all their careful etiquette and artifice, they are conniving and calculating. As lethal as the beasts of the Wilds—and as ready to use their sharp teeth and claws. While I’m forced to play in her games, the queen only grows stronger. She’s sworn to protect the fae, to revere the dragons, to look out for them above all others. She’s betrayed them all. I alone hold the secret to her defeat. But I’m as afraid of the power within me as she is. It’s as likely to kill me as help me, to ruin Embermere as fix it. To save the fae and the dragons—to save everything I love—I must master the power too great for any one person to wield. I might have arrived in Embermere kicking and screaming, but now I’m not leaving until I’ve secured what belongs to me. The crown and Rush are mine.     AmazonKU

SHIFTING WATERS (BOUND BY FATE BOOK TWO) by JB Trepagnier

VS Note: Reverse Harem

Inanos is full of secrets. I died here once. The humans are drawing closer, intent on killing me. I’ve only got a short time to figure out why Belisarus told me to head to Inanos and unlock the secrets here. I was scared of my magic once. I thought I was over that, but I’m getting new powers and learning how to use them.  There’s a light here and the light wants me. It wants me more than the humans do. Frankly, it terrifies me.     AmazonKU

SEASWEPT (SONG OF THE GODS DUET BOOK TWO) by Heather Nix

VS Note: Lesbian Fantasy Romance.

There is blood drying on the floor of Shell’s Tavern. Cicerine and Maelwen have found strength in one another, but the threads between them pull taut in the face of a devastating blow. Navigating grief amidst the wreckage of a brutal conflict, they struggle to balance what they have gained with what they have lost. With the crew of the Sea Song on the water and Shell at their backs, they prepare to stand against an evil which threatens them all. Meanwhile, Father Farragen’s insidious quest for power brings him face to face with his dark origins and the new world he hopes to create. He and the Crone grapple for power in the capital city of Athydis as casualties multiply in their wake. But Idyth is not the only God who threatens to rise from the past. Across the sea and throughout the continent, heroes are forged. Through ancient texts and forgotten magics, buried truths and shameful secrets, Maelwen and Cicerine unravel a tangled history, hoping to find a future for the people they love.     AmazonKU

THE LANDS DEFYING (HIDDEN OF VROKHARIA BOOK THREE) by Kelly Cove

I’m righting the wrong. When we enter new territory, two things are clear. The Higher’s evil runs deep, and no one is safe. As their secrets are revealed to the lands, the stakes are higher than ever before, and the pressure is on to get Runa out to stabilize my magic before it’s too late.
With the help of Darius, we may just make it, but he has his own trauma that he carries. We need to be one when we enter this battle, but can we forgive our past and move forward? Or will we be held back by the pain of it? With the Gods’s words clinging to us like a cloak in the night, we work together to attack the threat and take back what was stolen. The lands are defying, the wolves are out…But at what cost?   AmazonKU

ASH AND FEATHER (FLAME AND SPARROW DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by S M Gaither

From the Ashes, a Goddess Must Rise…After proving herself through a series of harrowing trials, Karys has found a home among the gods, alongside the Marr of Fire. Her new divine family and magic have allowed her to ascend from the rebellious, dangerous life she once led—yet the ghosts of past mistakes and betrayals linger. Her once sworn enemy, Dravyn, understands the pain of lingering ghosts better than most. Haunted by the memories of the family he lost—and by the lives he took in retribution—the God of Fire now has one plan: Protecting the ones he has left at whatever the cost. But the shadow of war is spreading across the realms. A war that will force both Karys and Dravyn to confront past demons. And when those demons collide, the resulting fires might burn everything to ash…Forcing something new to rise if they want any hope of a future.     AmazonKU

THE WARRIOR OF LUNARIS (SHIFTERS OF LUNARIS BOOK TWO) By Sheena Silva

From carefree fae princess to the unforeseen role of Queen of the Moonlit Fae after her mother’s sudden passing, Elowen’s heart yearns for Aric, a warrior and wolf shifter fresh from arduous military training on Earth. Despite facing countless trials, their bond strengthens, yet Aric’s jealousy and fear of rejection strain their relationship. Unbeknownst to Elowen, they are fated mates, destined to transcend time itself with their love. As Lunaris transforms from a secluded realm to one embracing modernity, new perils emerge. The Consortium, a secretive group from Earth, discovers Lunatite, a potent mineral hidden beneath Lunaris’s surface. Under the guise of innocent explorers, they scheme to exploit this resource at any cost. Elowen and Aric must rally the inhabitants of Lunaris to protect their homeland. With unwavering determination, Elowen and Aric bravely confront the Consortium’s advanced technology using Lunaris’s natural magic, leading the charge to safeguard their people. Their strategic brilliance and unyielding spirit result in Lunaris’s triumph over the Earthly intruders. Will Elowen and Aric’s love grow stronger amid the chaos and triumphs?     AmazonKU     AB

ECHOES OF EARTHSHINE: MM MELDED EARTHS STANDALONE (SOUL COURT ASCENSION BOOK FOUR) by Mel Harding-Shaw

If you insist on coming to my court, you are mine until you leave. The only reason the winged Earth Lord Mica agreed to let the insidious human accompany the elemental girl sent to his court for training was desperation. He fell for Ra’s charm and seduction once and the man betrayed his trust. Ra is a too-beautiful distraction he can’t afford, but his technology is the only hope of healing his sentient stronghold. Any feelings Ra had for Mica disappeared the moment the elemental turned against his chosen family. Ra doesn’t regret extorting Mica, but it’s making tensions high now he’s living in his home. Ra’s focus is providing solace to the niece of his heart Kaia as she trains and solving the puzzle of the broken stronghold before it puts her in danger. If only he wasn’t so tempted to provide solace to the broken elemental lord as well. As Mica’s people prepare to celebrate 1,000 years of his rule, they have no idea how close they are to ruin. If Ra and Mica can’t work together to save the stronghold, the backblast from its death will send a shockwave of destructive magic across a world already reeling from disaster.   AmazonKU

OF MONSTERS OF KINGS (UNWORLDLY CITY BOOK ONE) by Kelly St Clare

VS Note: Dark Gothic Romantasy

Five soldiers rode across the plains, At a cave they arrived. Green light shone from far within, So sought it, the brave five. A pulsing power, a stone half-buried, Beckoned, taunted, coaxed. Til five brave men, in unison did, Touch left hand to olden rock. Bring. Take. Raise. Change. See. Three princes, each, shall come to thee. Monsters to guide kings to thrones, To keep real monsters chained with blood and bone. Your immortal burden cold and lonely, Hear! Rule until the bloody finish. For the mighty never stirred at dawn, They burst forth at dusk, into toothed beast’s yawn. In the 1200 years since The End, fifty mothers in my line have passed the truth to their daughters. They passed truths of how the world was, of how the world changed, and even mythical stories of powerful romances that sparked great tragedy and war. Those romances are dead and gone, and as the fiftieth daughter, I am determined the truths of my ancestors will die with me too. I will be the last daughter to bury her withered mother. But ancients pull back the bloodied curtain without warning, and I cannot unsee the hidden world revealed beyond. Sinister impossibilities lurk in this walled city. They have always existed—dusk immortals who battle and prowl, filled with menace and conflicting purpose. And they, even the dark creature I blind with my presence, must decide the fate of all. Yet fifty mothers prepared for nightfall. They knew five kings could not win. Now the fiftieth daughter will walk into the toothed beast’s yawn. For the mighty never stirred at dawn… and I’m about to inherit something more monstrous than the truth.     AmazonKU

PRESUMED DEAD: A PARANORMAL PSYCHIC SUSPENSE MYSTERY THRILLER (SHELBY NICHOLS ADVENTURE BOOK 18) by Colleen Helme

A simple search-and-rescue mission sends Shelby into the woods, where she stumbles on a long-dead secret. Add a spur-of-the-moment trip to San Francisco that goes horribly wrong, and Shelby is in a race against time. Good thing she’s got friends who are willing to help, but even that may not be enough to save the man she loves. In a game of secrets and shadows, Shelby must trust her instincts, or lose everything.    AmazonKU     AB

THEIR CHOSEN: THE RELUCTANT ROYAlS SERIES by Avah Larke

Jaded by her life, MMA fighter Rhowyn was simply trying to be the good in the world around her. While not exactly happy, she was safe. And that was enough for her. At least until four men claiming to be fae showed up claiming she was one of the Chosen to compete in the deadly trials to become the next Queen of Avalon. Having no choice but to follow them back to their world, she’s thrust into a game of intrigue and mystery. She has no doubt she can survive, like she always has before. Dragged into a world of magic and fantasy, she must navigate her new world while remaining free from entanglements, which is easier said than done. Each one of the men calls to her, sparking an attraction to each of them she has never felt before. The question is, can they survive the trials to find their happily ever after?     AmazonKU

SENT TO A FANTASY WORLD AND NOW ALL THE MEN WANT ME by Jaclyn Osborn

VS Note: MM Fantasy Romance.

Dream cafe: check. Being loved by three amazing men: check. Life in Bremloc has been incredible for Evan. I mean, if you forget about the whole being “Evan-napped by a mysterious but gorgeous thief with dark magic” thing. Oh, and how that annoying magician Lupin popped up to reveal a massive secret and then vanished again like the jerk he is. But still. Life is great. When Evan gets the opportunity to travel to another city in the hopes of opening a second cafe, he thinks life can’t get any better. There’s just a few minor… inconveniences. Like tension rising with a warring kingdom. Oh, and the truth about his true identity. Love can conquer all, though, right? *This is Book 3 in the series and must be read in order.*     AmazonKU

PROPER PARANORMAL: MYSTERIES OF MERI (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 23) by Sara Bourgeois

Kinsley, our favorite witchy sleuth, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and suspense when a local theater troupe’s production takes a deadly turn. With the help of her snarky feline sidekick, Meri, Kinsley must navigate a cast of quirky characters, uncover hidden agendas, and confront the ghosts of the theater’s past to solve the purr-plexing murder. But that’s not all! Kinsley’s personal life is thrown into turmoil when she discovers the evidence against her ex, Azriel, may not be as iron-clad as she once believed. As she grapples with doubt and betrayal, she must also confront the growing distance between herself and her husband, Thorn. Will Kinsley expose the killer before the final curtain falls? Can she untangle the mystery of Azriel’s disappearance while keeping her own secrets hidden? And will Meri ever get the nap he so richly deserves?     AmazonKU

SECRET IDENTITIES by Various

VS Note: I one clicked.

Inside Secret Identities: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology, you’ll find stories by some of the hottest romance writers out there for readers who crave mysterious, enigmatic men and women who may not be who they claim to be. Perhaps they’re the new next-door neighbor with a secret mission, an alien from a far-away galaxy looking for his fated mate, or a spy trying to catch a foreign agent. Whatever their secrets, intrigue and passion follow.

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THE BUTCHER AND THE BALLERINA (THE MEMORY PULLER SERIES) by Kris K Haines

VS Note: Author states series must be read in order and this is book 2.5

Love is the deadliest performance. Ronin Matakos, the Butcher of Aethalia, was once a great war hero. He was once a lot of things—revered, respected, worshipped. But ever since the Empire caged his wolf, he’s suffocated beneath his tarnished reputation, wandering through an aimless fog of fights, females, and that most intoxicating of substances, Delirium. So, when the Empire comes calling again, this time with an opportunity to regain everything he’s lost, the offer is too good to pass up. Too bad it’s an assignment to pose as the lover of the one female in Ethyrios who’s immune to his cocky charm. Mireille Valette is at the top of her game. Both her games, really—prima ballerina and spy-assassin for the Empire. And this lone wolf, whether on stage or on a case, certainly doesn’t need a High-Gods-damned partner. Especially not one as lazy, entitled, and arrogant as the Butcher. The pair are pitched into a deadly game of cat and mouse with an eccentric Fae billionaire, one with plenty of secrets buried in his macabre mountain estate, the Cathedral of Bones. In this sinister world of bizarre rituals and forbidden magic, danger lurks behind every posh, polite smile. And just when Ronin and Mireille’s fake relationship starts to feel all too real, the secrets of their own tortured pasts rise up to haunt them. Will they survive the Cathedral of Bones? Or will love be their final performance?     AmazonKU

SHATTERED BY HIS ALPHA KING by Lilo Quie

VS Note: MM Mpreg Royal Fae Romance.

Two royal families, one arranged mating, and a love so strong that even war couldn’t tear it apart. I have always known my position in life will be based not only on who I mate but my ability to give them an heir. I am a lucky one, though. My father has allowed me to decline my suitors, and, as prince, there is always a suitor, one sure I can give them what they want: wealth and power. Thanks, but no thanks. I want someone who loves me for me. Or, at least, someone who won’t make me feel sick to my stomach just by being in the same room as them. The day Nemiah seeks an audience with my father, everything changes. No longer do I have a say. He is to be my mate, like it or not. I feel bad for him. I do. Losing a father to violence and being hurtled into his position as king is horrible. But does that mean I have to be the one to fix the political fallout? Apparently so.     AmazonKU

WALKING ON A WITCHY LINE  (THE WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 20) by Carol Ridder Aspenson

It was an ordinary day at The Enchanted café, the heart and soul of Holiday Hills, where I hung out with my Burmese cat familiar, Cooper, my best friend, Stella, and Pony, her boxer-staffie mix familiar. But beneath the comforting clink of coffee cups, a foreboding sense of danger loomed, one that Cooper caught onto before the rest of us, and a feeling that proved true when I stumbled upon the lifeless body of Jasper Thorne. As the keeper of an ancient pact safeguarding our town’s veiled world, Jasper’s death was a grim signal that all was not well. With suspects that spanned the spectrum of the supernatural, from a power-hungry witch to a waning shapeshifter, I found myself caught in a web of deceit and dark magic. Each clue pointed one way, then the next, leading me through a labyrinth of enchantment fraught with spells gone awry and alliances tested. It was in the pages of a poisoned tome and the glimmer of a misleading button that my quest for the truth became a race against time. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

FORETOLD (FATED LOVE BOOK TWO) by Chantal Fernando

What do you do when the person you are bonded to eternally has betrayed you? Simple. You make his life hell. As the Shadow Prince’s secrets finally unravel, I’m left scrambling to pick up the pieces. Hiding in another kingdom might fix all my problems, right? My mate will be left in the darkness this time. I hope those shadows choke him. Let the games begin.     AmazonKU

TROLL CHARMING (MATES OF MONSTERTOWN BOOK ONE) by Leela Ash and  Cynthia Wilde

VS note: A ‘short read’.

Forget the frog—I kissed a troll and liked it…One minute I’m dying of thirst. The next, I’m cradled in muscular green arms. My savior is seven feet tall, built like a god, and definitely not human. He’s also looking at me like I’m his long-lost treasure. Now I’m trapped in a hidden village of magical creatures. Where humans are public enemy number one. I should be terrified. Instead, I’m falling hard for my forbidden prince. Can a curvy human and a hunky troll find their happily ever after? Or will this fantasy romance go up in flames?     AmazonKU

MITCHELL: MM VAMPIRE WARLOCK DADDY ROMANCE (DADDY SKULL MC DADDIES BOOK TWO) by April Kelley

Mitchell Burke has a solution for every problem. It comes with growing up on the wrong side of the tracks. But he doesn’t know how to escape an evil vampire who makes him fight for his life every night. Seryn isn’t a normal warlock. That might have something to do with also being a vampire. Or maybe it’s his visions of the future. A vision that includes a thieving, fated mate whose next fight will be his last. The second he lays eyes on Mitchell, the past and future collide, leaving him with a fractured mind. All Mitchell has ever known is how to fight and steal but helping Seryn means having a firm but gentle touch. Just when Mitch figures out how to take care of his fated mate, his past comes back to haunt him.     AmazonKU

STOLEN BY THE PHOENIX LORD (LORDS OF FIRE AND ASH) by Kiera Legend

Kidnapped by slavers, Iren is taken across the sea to the foreign land of Katharos. There, she is sold at auction to be a servant in the house of Lord Xavier, a man whose wealth and power are revered across the country. She’s not sure what to expect of him, but it’s definitely not the charming, sinfully attractive man, who loves to host elegant balls and protects her from the lustful advances of his guests. Curious about the mysterious lord, Iren boldly sneaks into his chambers, where she uncovers his long-hidden secret…And is suddenly swept into a world of magic and fire. For years, Lord Xavier has been secretly searching for a way to prolong his already unnaturally long life. As the last of his kind, he must find an object from his forgotten homeland to help him fulfill their ancient prophecy. He knows it’s in Katharos but has been unable to track it—to make matters worse, someone else is after it. It doesn’t help that the new servant girl has gotten under his skin, distracting him. There’s something about her that unlocks his territorial instincts. When Xavier finds Iren in his chambers, holding one of the powerful objects in his collection, he’s shocked to see her glowing like a firefly…Finally, he’s found the key to realizing his destiny.     AmazonKU

DO YOU HAUNT TO KNOW A SECRET? (MYSTIC MUTT MYSTERIES BOOK FIVE) by Ellen Riggs

A few bungled spells are bad enough, but uncontrollable magical hiccups? Disastrous! Rookie witch Janelle Brighton thought solving a few crimes in Wyldwood Springs would score points in high places, but it’s her magical malady that’s caught the mayor’s eye. The town leader is so worried she’s assigned a mentor to watch over Janelle and her friends. Feisty familiar Mr. Bixby is outraged. The chatty dachshund didn’t cross back from the dead to be stuck on a leash like a regular dog. Meanwhile, a librarian is reporting suspicious activity in the stacks. If it’s the work of a new ghost dog, trouble will surely follow. First thing on Janelle’s agenda is finding a cure for her hiccups. Then, she’ll need to outwit her powerful mentor and fulfill her destiny of rescuing another spectral dog in need. With hounds, humor, and homicide, will this be an adventure for the books… or the challenge that breaks the ambitious crew?     AmazonKU

SHARED BY THE BEARS by Stephanie Brother

When a midnight call takes me to a mysterious house in a deep, dark wood, I find a forbidden secret behind a closed door that could be the key to unlocking my darkest desires. But the imposing, intense, handsome triplets there have bigger plans for me and an even bigger secret. When I uncover their room of pleasure and punishment, I want to give myself over to experiences I’ve only ever imagined. Robert Bjorn is calm, brooding, and enigmatic. With whiskey eyes and lips that never smile, his fantasies perfectly match mine, but he wants more than I’m willing to give. Evan Bjorn is unrestrained and funny, the lightness to his brothers’ stoic reserve. He takes nothing seriously except his desire to make me theirs. Hunter Bjorn is the eldest and fiercest. He eyes me with feral hunger and speaks in riddles that drive me insane. But his protectiveness makes me feel safe in a world suddenly filled with peril. But when I discover they’ve been hiding their true natures, I’m faced with a choice. Return to my life, which is now more dangerous than I could ever have imagined or make a deal with three huge bear-men who believe I’m their fated mate. Will anything ever be just right again?   AmazonKU

GLOOMBRINGER (THE SUMMERTIDE CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Sam Burns

VS note: LGBTQ Fantasy Romance

For decades, the four families who rule the Summerlands have been locked at an impasse. No one is fighting, but neither has anyone been speaking. We don’t have time for that anymore. Mount Slate, the volcano that sits in the middle of the Summerlands, is threatening to erupt, and only the four family heads working together can avert disaster. As the right-hand man of the Gloombringer, it’s been up to me to convince first my boss, and now the rest to put aside their differences and work together for the good of the world. The problem is that not everyone is all that interested in the good of the world—not unless they get something out of it. Even worse, I now find myself distracted by the Moonstriker’s envoy, Rain. He’s intelligent and handsome and for the first time in my life, I’m struggling to focus on work. But I have to. It’s up to us to save the world. If we can.     AmazonKU

PETALS FOR VICIOUS SECRETS (THE PANOM SAGA BOOK ONE) by Martha Monteval

Discarded at birth, Hope Nevada grew up on the brutal island of Verdania, where beings must kill in order to survive. During a Trading Day, a rare device is delivered by an anonymous sender. A device that will unveil the first truth out of the many lies she has been told throughout her life. After the revelation, there is no going back. Hope must seek vengeance in Thyria, the four-petal guarded island with five political Houses. But beings in Thyria possess extremely powerful magical skills that she has not yet discovered, and its Rulers have no pity for discarded beings. Hope has learned by force that trusting others is a liability to her own survival. Yet the Cardinals have written her faith, and it is not in loneliness.     AmazonKU

MYSTIC LIES (ISLE OF ENCHANTMENT BOOK ONE) by Stephanie Damore

Detective Iona Vale isn’t your average witch—she’s a Celeste Witch, drawing her power from the stars and moon. But her peaceful life in the picturesque Florida Keys takes a sharp turn when her ex-fiancé, demigod Kai Marinos, returns to town. Iona and Kai, both working for the Paranormal Apprehension and Detention Agency (PADA), soon find themselves embroiled in a case that defies logic and challenges their magical abilities. With Spark, Iona’s feisty star sidekick, by their side, they delve into a world of supernatural suspects, enchanted evidence, and magical artifacts. Their investigation leads them to uncover secrets and lies that run deep in Coconut Bay, including a powerful and dangerous artifact: Neptune’s Pearl. As they piece together clues and confront old wounds, Iona and Kai must race against time to prevent the pearl from falling into the wrong hands and unleashing catastrophic consequences.

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HOT VAMPIRE NEXT DOOR SEASON FIVE  (MIDNIGHT HARBOR BOOK FIVE) by Nikki St Crowe

I finally know the truth of my identity: I am not human. And it’s time I stop pretending that I am. If only I could control these rare, unique powers long enough to defeat my enemies. Because the fae gate is now open and the entire fae realm thinks I’m the villain. Or at least that’s what I believed, until a fae prince gets down on one knee and offers his hand in marriage under the guise of court unity. Of course when my vampire boyfriend finds out, he has a proposal of his own. I love Bran and I do want to spend the rest of my life with him, but on my terms. I’m tired of being a pawn. It’s time I take charge of my own life and resume my rightful place on the Winter Court Throne. NOTE: Hot Vampire Next Door is a Kindle Vella serial. This version is a boxset of season five and contains episodes 71-108. Season five is the final season.   AmazonKU

HER DRAGON DADDY DISASTER (THE DRAGON OVERLORDS BOOK FIVE) by Riley Storm

He walked into my life, turned it upside down, and then walked out. 
Nine months later, I gave birth to our child. I thought I’d never see him again. I was wrong. He’s back, and intent on wrecking all my careful planning. Again. I want him to leave me alone. But one lopsided grin on that devastatingly handsome face, and I’m reduced to his bedroom plaything once more. I’m caught in his vortex; my life being shredded apart with every inch closer I get to him. So why aren’t I resisting harder? He’s my disaster, and I can’t look away.     AmazonKU

THE VAMPIRE AND THE RAVENS: VAMPIRES OF BLOOD AND BONE VOL 18 by B A Stretke

VS Note: MMM PNR.

Chef Liam Reid is a beloved member of the DuCane Vampire Coven. As Chef to the Master and Coven members, he has earned a trusted place inMaster DuCane’s palace. Liam is a very old vampire. He has seen a lot of life and has more than a few secrets he keeps to himself. He wasn’t always a Chef, and this wasn’t always his dream. Chef Reid has kept himself a bit of an enigma to many in Coven DuCane; only a few know some of the truth, and none know the full depths of his past. No one can live as long as Chef Reid has and not bear physical and emotional scars. Chef Reid has long figured that fate had passed him by and that no beloved waited for him. Fate is anything but predictable, and she has a surprise in store for Chef Liam Reid. Two Raven Shifters, the brothers Luke and Riall Lightfoot are at Coven DuCane on business for their Raven Lord. They are deadly, dangerous, and about to rock Chef Reid’s world. Dark forces begin to circle, and the past doesn’t always stay there. When the secrets of Chef Reid’s past come to light and the truth is out in the open, Liam Reid will need to lean on his beloved Ravens and the Coven that he has come to call his home. Liam Reid will face the battle of his life, a battle centuries in the making. Everyone is about to see the real measure of Chef Liam Reid. Fate is a hard road.     Amazon     AB

BENT NOT BROKEN (NEVERTON PACK SERIES BOOK TWO) by Lynn Leite

Four years after being kidnapped and attacked, India has made a home with her rescuers. The camp on Fire Ridge is home. Indy has never entertained the idea of leaving the safety of the camp, even to explore the town of Neverton at the base of the mountain. When a stranger arrives, bringing bad news, India’s response is surprising. Her normal response of running and hiding is replaced by an overwhelming desire to bite the man standing next to her Alpha. Fearing her wolf has become a threat, she panics. When she hears the bad news about why the stranger is there, her fears only get worse.     Amazon

FLAME PLAN (WITCHES OF HELLFORGE HATCHERY BOOK FIVE) by Skye Sullivan

It’s easy to see why Wilson is framed for the murder. His mother was fired from the vineyard on bad terms, and everyone in town seems to think he was out for revenge. It doesn’t help that the murder weapon is found in his dragon Bessie’s saddlebag. Elsie and her friends are determined to find the real killer, even if internships have just started at the Academy. Elsie is assigned to work in the castle and soon the Queen takes special interest in her… and her unusual magic powers. The Queen seems to know all about Elsie’s family history, but she’s hiding something, a secret more closely guarded than the crown jewels. Between finding the vineyard owner’s real killer and getting closer to the Queen, will Elsie find time to finally go on a real date with Colt Ridgeback? Or is her peaceful life in Mount Hellforge about to turn into a bunch of sour grapes?     AmazonKU

BOSS LEVEL (WITCHY GAMES BOOK FOUR) by Kira Roman

VS Note: From the blurb for book one: “I thought entering the Elven Games would be the best way to free my father from his Fae prison… Turns out, someone else already signed me up, and I can’t refuse to play, even if I wanted to.”

Moonlight’s story isn’t over yet…This is the last, and final book of the series. It’s an MMFMMMMMMMMM PNR Romance. HEA     AmazonKU

A BETA PROTECTS (THE WEAKEST WOLF BOOK FOUR) by Eve Bale

I scented my human mate years ago. But she was already married…I thought she was happy with her high school sweetheart. I put an ocean between us, fighting wars thousands of miles away so I wouldn’t be tempted to steal her from her husband. But I never stopped wanting her. Thinking she would never want me if she knew I wasn’t human, I let her believe I hated her. That I had no time for my friend’s little sister. Yet she still sent me care packages smelling of her that made me wonder…
Now, Kira is here. My human mate has no ring on her finger, haunted blue eyes, and this habit of flinching she didn’t have before. She’s terrified, desperate, and being hunted by a dangerous man with the power to destroy our pack if he ever learns I’m a shifter. My wolf is losing the battle not to bite her and claim her. I’m struggling with my fated mate sleeping alone in my bed when all I want is to love her. Kira is mine. I would kill for her. I would bleed for her. I would risk everything for her. Because a beta always protects what’s his.    AmazonKU

SILVER AND GOLD: AN MM FANTASY ROMANCE DUOLOGY (SETH & RAIDER BOOK TWO) by Katherine Diane

The revelations about Raider’s past have turned Seth’s simple manhunt into a complicated mess. He’s stepped into a tangled web of arcane mysteries and political machinations. As an experienced Curator for the Arcanum College, he can handle that. What he can’t quite handle is his feelings for Raider. There’s love—gods, he can’t deny that—but Raider’s lies have made a mess of Seth’s heart, his principles—and everything else. Because Raider himself is at the very center of this tangled web.
Raider has been running from his past for ten years. (And what was wrong with that? A strong cup of raaki, a bit of music, a gorgeously scowling Curator—what more could anyone want?) The past, however, has finally caught up with him. And if Raider wants to keep his gorgeously scowling Curator alive and well, he’s going to have to face those old nightmares—because he and Seth need each other. Only together can they navigate the treacherous court of Empress Zarina. Only together can they survive a dangerous new mission that will take them deep into the unknown reaches of the Sands, where mythical creatures and ancient mysteries await.     AmazonKU

FATED TO THE ENEMY’S DAUGHTER (ALPHA DRAGONS FATED MATES BOOK ONE) by Alicia Banks

Jade: The Cynical Dragon – I didn’t like him watching me—a stalker for sure. Still, as good-looking as a GQ model, he caught my interest. That was until he captured me and took me prisoner. I found out he’s our worst enemy’s son. His father hated my dad. His dark eyes held a depth that drew me in, despite knowing who he was. Even as I tried to hate him, the way he looked at me with a mix of intensity and vulnerability made my heart race. Every time he spoke, his voice sent shivers down my spine, betraying my resolve to keep him at a distance. The warmth of his touch lingered long after he let go, leaving me craving more. No matter how much I was attracted to him, I had to find a way to get out. Finally, I managed to escape and was on the run from the dragon goons. But before I could safeguard myself fully, Magnus found me. He, who had just kidnapped me, swore to help me, but how could I trust him? Despite my better judgment, the way his smile reached his eyes made me want to trust him. His presence was magnetic, pulling me towards him even when I knew I should push him away. He had a plan for a safe house, but it didn’t seem safe at all. Can we survive, or is the worst yet to come? Will Magnus take me back to his father? And how am I going to protect myself from falling in love?     AmazonKU 

AN EMBER OF CHAOS (FIREHEART BOOK TWO) by Amber Lynn Natusch

The Blood Daughter of Anemosia has returned. Haunted by burning questions about her past, Ariel and the love of her life, Hemming, flee the safety of the Midlands under the cover of darkness with her favorite fae spy in tow. As they venture deep into the heart of Anemosia for answers, a shocking discovery quickly derails their mission. Anemosia—and its people—are dying. And their survival rests solely on Ariel’s shoulders. With few options, Ariel reluctantly turns to Eldrien, the current ruler of the Minyades, for aid. But Hemming’s distrust of the desperate leader and his ulterior motives forces Ariel and her lover to devise a ruse to hide their passion—one capable of fooling even the most discerning eye. They’ll need that and more to succeed on their perilous journey through a strange land filled with betrayal, deceit, and treachery to break the curse on Anemosia. Their lives, and the lives of those they wish to save, depend on it.     AmazonKU

CAUGHT IN THE SWEETEST YEARNING by Jade Royal

Ginger Nala has always been a gentle soul with simplistic thoughts about her future. She was ready to be mated and have a family with the man her father had chosen for her. It would have all been perfect, except she was dealt a hand that made her plans for the future crumble and threatened her life to be forever changed. She suffered through heartache after heartache, and when she was deeply betrayed, the power of the feline residing in her body began to change in a way that terrified her and threatened to turn her innocent future into something dangerous. Just when she thought she would never be able to fix herself, someone for whom she wasn’t prepared entered her life to be the answer to all her problems. Gemini Titan had one mission in his life: to find the one true mate who would reverse the effects of his impending death. Finding Ginger took decades, but now that he had her, there was no letting go. As a high-profile prosecutor by day and the head of a mafia syndicate by night, Gemini Titan was a dangerous man, but he refused to part ways with the innocent-looking woman who held the answers to saving his life. Both Gemini and Ginger had something to give the other, but their very different lives could either blend together harmoniously or blow up disastrously, ripping them apart forever.     AmazonKU

CRUEL ALPHA BULLY (SILVER MEADOWS WOLVES BOOK ONE) by Ruby Knoxx

My brother’s best friend bullied me horribly for being too big and nerdy.
He laughed and rejected me publicly when he heard I’d loved him since I was a girl. I ran from our small town as far as I could, but circumstances bring me back. He’s the Alpha now, and I’m forced to become his mate. Soon, my belly will grow with his baby…I was his helpless target, the one he taunted mercilessly. But the blushing, stammering girl is gone, and I’ve grown into my curves. I want to run from him again, but our magical bond forces me to stay. And so I sleep beside him, trying to resist my body’s urges. He’s grown possessive of me, obsessively protecting what’s his. I know he won’t leave me a choice, that I’ve always been his alone. I know he’s just playing with me, like he’s always done. So when his chance comes to break me again, beyond repair this time, will he take it? Or will he claim his pregnant mate for good?      AmazonKU

MASONRY MOJO (MISCELLANEOUS MAGIC) (MISTY HOLLOW BOOK SIX) by H P Mallory and J R Rain

Living in Misty Hollow hasn’t been perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s been a nice break from always being on the run. But owing to the nightmares that keep plaguing my daughter, Luna, I know we can’t stay here much longer. And adding in the fact that another two vampires have just moved to town? Yeah, that’s an added reason we can’t stick around. Even though I might be a bruja, I’m still a witch. And the rule that witches and vampires hate one another still stands. Of course, I can’t seem to stop myself from noticing that one particular vampire who used to be a cop isn’t so bad. Or maybe Mike is so bad, and I’m stupid for thinking he’s anything other than a bloodsucking leech.   AmazonKU

THE EIGHTH ISLE (FALL OF THE SEVEN ISLES BOOK THREE) by D N Hoxa

Ennaris used to be whole once. A beautiful land full of magic and magical creatures, a place where dreams come true. Then a siren was betrayed by her sisters. A siren ate the heart of a man she loved–and ruined the entire continent. Every Enchanted in the world knows the story of how Syra was put under by a spell made of one hundred and one layers, for the last five centuries. Every Enchanted knows how much the Seven Isles suffered because of it. And now, every Enchanted knows that Syra is awake again, and the end is inevitable. The stars say it. The people believe it. And I do, too–except the siren is keeping Grey hostage, and I have no choice but to go after her. I have no choice but to try, even knowing that certain death awaits me. And I do. With the help of Mama Si and Reeva Lorein, I make it all the way to the Eighth Isle. Against all odds, I find Grey, and we almost—almostmake it out alive. But Syra catches us, and then everything is as good as over.    AmazonKU

MYSTERIOUS MATE (OTTER COVE SHIFTERS BOOK EIGHT) by Delta James

Willow – I’m a woman in hiding with vital secrets and a bounty on my head. Secrets that I’m about to share. The information concerning my ex-mate, a high ranking member of the Shadow League is critical to the Resistance. After forcing me into a pair bond with him, my ex found someone younger and thinner, but instead of setting me free, he took out a bounty for my head. I barely escaped with my life when the Resistance swooped in and hid me away in a luxurious Mediterian mansion.
But who’s the handsome butler? The man is magnificent, handsome, and everything that makes my toes curl in my shoes. But, he’s no butler. Is he a man sent to collect my head for a reward, or a protector that will save me, even from myself? Cage – My name is Cage Weston, and I’m the butler. I’ve been assigned to protect Willow. When I meet Willow, she’s terrified and panicked, clearly traumatized by her ex. The Resistance won’t share much information until they’re convinced she’s legitimate. But when I realize that she’s my fated mate, things become even more complicated. The more I’m around her, the more I want her. It’s difficult to resist her and not tell her the truth. As the Shadow League closes in, Our fight for freedom becomes a battle for love. With Cage by my side, I must decide if I can trust again and embrace the destiny that fate has thrown my way. But with secrets as powerful as ours, the path to happiness is anything but clear.     AmazonKU

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

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DRIFT WOULD (DAUNTLESS CYBORGS BOOK TWO) by Cynthia Sax

VS Note: Always happy to have a new cyborg tale from Ms. Sax!

Drift is one of the best pilots in existence, and he has been assigned a perilous mission. The G Model cyborg must fly to a distant planet, locate the sector-destroying superweapon the enemy is projected to be developing there, and obliterate that threat to the universe. When Drift arrives at his destination and meets with an informant, he’s distracted by a mysterious human female seated in the shadows. She’s Drift’s genetic match, and she is the one being he’s destined to care for, claim, and protect. She’s also a liar and a thief. And she might be working with the enemy. Trusting her could kill him and everyone he cares about. Liar. Thief. Seductress. Saboteur. Roshini has been called all of those things. And she has earned each label. She’s done some terrible things to safeguard the beings she loves. A gray-eyed cyborg warrior with nimble hands and a shared need for speed won’t stop her high-risk activities.
She’ll sacrifice everything, including her lifespan, to complete her self-appointed top-secret assignment.

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STARJACKED (ALIEN BRIDE RACE BOOK TWO) by Sybur Phyre

Kikila – My father has given me a choice. I can marry the earthman he’s picked for me, or I can enter the Alien Bride Race. He thinks I won’t take the latter, but I’ll do anything to avoid being stuck with his sleazeball business partner, Draeke. I’ve tried to run. But that’s the problem when your father’s in Terran security. He finds me no matter where I am. The only way I can get away from him is if I leave the planet altogether. He doesn’t think I’m tough enough to survive. I’m going to prove him wrong. When they drop me in the valley for the race, I’m expecting some sort of process. Instead, the alien males spill out of the transport before it even sets down. The meadow is in total chaos. It doesn’t take long for me to be captured. I’m disappointed in myself but don’t mind being so close to the muscled warrior. His incendiary gaze and the way he touches me says he wants me in a way Draeke never showed….(more blurb on ebook seller page)     AmazonKU

BRED BY THE BARGE (THE KNOTTIVERSE: ALPHAS OF THE WATERWORLD BOOK SEVEN) by V T Bonds

When my parents’ plan to escape the overcrowded city full of cruel, power-hungry men goes sideways, I’m left floating on a piece of debris with my sister and no rescue in sight. Until The Barge, a massive, unrelenting alpha, hauls us out of the ocean and demands we pay the price for boarding his ship. Desperate to protect my sister, I agree to his every wicked desire. He promises to wreck me. Claim me. Breed me.

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SHADOWS AND SAVIORS: A DYSTOPIAN RH by Lexi Ostrow

A deadly bioweapon has ravaged the world, leaving behind a trail of destruction and infertility. A devastated human race is all but on the verge of extinction, with a safe haven waiting for those who can bear children. Emma is alone. After the death of her father, she remained in the basement of her family home, unable to trust others would not harm her because she was rare. A fertile female. Survival was not always black and white. It was adapt or die. With limited options, she reaches out for help through an old radio in her basement, and when a response comes, she takes a leap of faith. When not one, but five men show up to take her to safety, Emma is both relieved and apprehensive. Chris, Bash, Liam, Alex, and William are not just handsome, but they also seem to possess a chivalrous charm. A military unit whose sole mission was to help women get to the government safe haven. As they set out on a treacherous journey through a broken and dead country, Emma finds herself drawn to these men in ways she never thought possible. Ways that made her question if she even understood what it was she wanted once she was safe.  However, things are not as they seem, and Emma soon realizes that safety in a world torn apart is an impossible dream. Each man offers her something she longs for, and together, they might save each other. If only their feelings can protect her from the dangers being a woman in this world brought.     AmazonKU

SIROC’S RUNAWAY (MITRAN WARLORD PROTECTORS BOOK FOUR) by Ella Blake

Siroc – My mountain domain operates as smoothly as the sleek machines that mine for ore in the caves, but when a human female is found in the snow, every alarm bell rings—literally. It’s Jane, a volunteer of the human-Mitran breeding program, who had disappeared six months earlier, but not willingly. It’s clear she was abducted and surgically “enhanced” with implants to improve her senses and strength, and she has no recollection of what happened to her. The mystery of unlocking those memories is nearly as intriguing as the female herself, until acts of sabotage make me question whether Jane is hiding a secret that could destroy thousands of lives under my protection. Jane – I am rebuilding my life after waking up in a Mitran warlord’s infirmary with abilities I shouldn’t have and scars to go with them. But I have no memory of my past. The alien warlord, Siroc, is always nearby. Always watching. Gaps in my memory coincide with “accidents” and strange transmissions. As we grow closer, I desperately want to know—what if something inside of me will kill everyone I care about, including the warlord who has my heart?     AmazonKU

HER ALIEN MERCENARIES (THE DRIFT: HAVEN COLONY BOOK EIGHT) by Susan Hayes

She thought that moving to a new world would be the challenge of a lifetime. Then the universe upped the ante. Jenna never expected to escape from Earth. Now she’s a colonist in a beautiful and inviting new world, surrounded by beings she wants to trust…if only she could. Not everyone in Haven wants it to succeed, and Jenna is now a pawn in a dangerous game of secrets and subterfuge. To protect her new home, she’ll have to risk everything, including her chance at love. They thought they could leave their bloodstained past behind them. They were wrong.
Zanyr and Torran may have kept their names, but they left the rest of their former lives behind. Most of their species despise mercenaries, which means they must hide their past to protect their future with the colony. Their lives bound by blood-oaths and battle, these former soldiers of fortune want nothing more than to live in peace with their mate… once they find her, that is. These three beings will have the chance to get everything they’ve ever wanted…but to keep it, they’ll have to go to war.     AmazonKU

PRIMAL BOND (MM ALIEN SCIFI ROMANCE) (WARLORDS OF VASZ BOOK FIVE) by Leo Rivers

Asher – Mistreated, branded by the scars of my time as an slave, I’m haunted by my past. It’s easier to keep people at arm’s length, to shield myself from being hurt again. But dominant Borraq warrior Thalos is unlike anyone I’ve ever met — and unlike the Borraq who hurt me. His compassion touches me in ways I never thought possible. I’m broken, scarred by my past, and yet, Thalos sees beyond my pain. With every touch, he reminds me that I’m worthy of love, of happiness. But I’m afraid. Afraid to let go of the past, and afraid to love again. Thalos- 
I never imagined I could feel such a strong pull towards a human. Yet, when I first laid eyes on Asher, I knew he was different. Fragile, haunted by his past, he carries his pain like a heavy burden. I long to protect the beautiful human, to erase the shadows that cloud his eyes. Asher is hesitant, guarded. Afraid of being hurt again. I’m determined to show him that love can heal. And as we get closer, I know that he’s the one I’ve been searching for all along. I’ll show him that he’s worth loving.   AmazonKU

VERA AND THE VICTOR (ALIEN ABDUCTION BOOK 22) by Honey Phillips

A grumpy alien warrior, a rebellious almost-professor, and an alien paradise…One moment Vera is peacefully studying for her PhD in Ancient History, the next she is helping an alien race who look like fairies defeat the evil male who had her abducted. They need her help and she’s not about to back down, not even when a huge, grumpy gargoyle shows up on their island demanding their allegiance. Grabon went looking for a mate. Instead he found a rebellion. When he’s sent to crush one last lingering group of rebels, he discovers their leader is a female – a too smart, too pretty, and too passionate human female. He knows humans are trouble, and yet he can’t seem to resist the annoying little female. The temperature isn’t the only thing heating up in this alien paradise – but can there be possibly be a future for two people with such different goals?     AmazonKU

TAKEN BY THE LICH KING by Synna Star

Taken by the Lich King is a spicy alien/paranormal romance part of the Abducted by the Ruthless Royal series and can be read as a standalone. It’s part of a crossover world of Lich monsters and their mates by Synna Star, where you’ll always find a steamy happily ever after.     AmazonKU

DESPERATE MEASURES (DARK EMPIRE BOOK FIVE) by Tracy St John

All-out war has begun, with innocents caught in the crossfire. Former nun Cheryl Taupin and her husband Nobek Besral, in charge of the remaining orphans of Earth’s Armageddon, watch the terrible events unfolding in the Dark-overrun Galactic Council of Planets. Kalquorians in Galactic Council space are being rounded up to suffer an unknown fate and martial law is declared on many of the system’s worlds. A desperate plea to the Kalquorian Empire sends Admiral Piras and Captain Kila to the orphanage…but how can a lone spyship protect hundreds of children against the full might of the Galactic Council’s warships bent on destruction? Charity Nath has been brought to Alpha Space Station to hide from those determined to exact vengeance against her father. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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IN THE NICK OF TIME by Elle Keaton

VS Note: MM superhero romance, part of the Subpar Heroes series.

Have you always thought you were special? Perennially unemployed loner Nick Sedgewick applies to an online job opening with that exact phrase and expects nothing to come of it. It was likely a no-so-funny prank after all. If Doug ‘Long Shot’ Swanson wanted a new work partner he’d hire one himself. He’s perfectly happy on his own and if he plays his cards right he’ll retire sooner rather than later. And he certainly wouldn’t hire an irritating spicy-candy-eating slacker who’d probably miss his own funeral. But somebody is killing off agents and Nick’s new boss needs Doug and Nick to figure out who it is and put a stop to it. And if they accidentally fall in love along the way that is no one’s business but their own. Neither man wants to be a hero. But maybe between the two of them, they can save the world. Or at least their little corner of it.   AmazonKU

COSMIC SECOND CHANCE ENCOUNTER (CPSMIC BOND CHRONICLES SERIES BOOK ONE) by G R Stellar

VS Note: Reviews mention this is a short book.

Running away from home was supposed to be the easy part as a Princess. Now, I got more than I bargained for when it comes to love towards a handsome Alien commander. As spiders ended up attacking the village I was in, I honestly thought I was going to die. I kept thinking about all the things that I wanted to do, not wanting to lose like this.
But then he came into my life and rescued me. Lian, a strong, handsome Commander with an army at his disposal who might seem cold, but he is actually a sweetheart. He wants to give me the world, whether it is with his mouth or his heart. I find myself falling for him every day, not understanding how someone can make me feel so much in so little time.
I think he is honestly feeling the same way, but he is scared to show me his dark side. I just have to reveal my truth as well, but will he even be able to accept me for who I am?     AmazonKU

CURVY STELLAR SECRETS UNVEILED (COSMIC BOND CHRONICLES SERIES BOOK TWO) by G R Stellar

Marrying someone that I did not love was not something I wanted to do.
But when a handsome alien warrior steps into my life, there’s no way that I would choose anyone else. As a Princess, I don’t have many choices when it comes to my overbearing family. They expect me to follow by their rules and never question anything. But following my heart is my biggest goal, and he supports me. Lynx, a normal alien warrior who is sinfully handsome and makes me crave him in ways I have never felt before. He wants to show me the world and give me everything. He doesn’t want anything from me in return. But so many people are against us, and it’s only a matter of time before they get their way.     AmazonKU

MATED TO THE ALIEN WARRIOR (SPIRIT MATES OF THE LAEDIRIIAN EXILES BOOK ONE) by Michelle Nova

I was abducted by aliens. At first, I thought it was a prank, but it’s real.
I never imagined my life could change so drastically. One moment, I was dealing with the heartbreak of catching my boyfriend cheating on me; the next, I was abducted by aliens. Now, I’m stranded on an unfamiliar planet called Laedirissae and I’m surrounded by beasts that want to eat me. I’m terrified and alone. But then, I meet Draggar—a fierce warrior with a heart as big as his muscles. As Draggar and I navigate the challenges of surviving on his planet, we discover that our connection goes deeper than anything I ever though possible. He believes I am his spirit mate, but I’m not so sure. The stakes grow higher as we deal with tribal conflicts that threaten to boil over and danger lurking around every corner. In this alien world, where survival is a daily battle and trust is a precious commodity, I must find the strength to embrace my role and the courage to believe in a future I never thought possible. Because here, amidst the wild beauty of planet Laedirissae, I’ve found something worth fighting for: love, hope, and my alien warrior.   AmazonKU

HIS ALIEN by Holly Day

Brox was once a fierce warrior, but now his only job is to share his home with an alien. A human. All Forest Blue wanted was to go on a trip to Europe, not get kidnapped by aliens. He hadn’t even known aliens existed. Though, he guessed things could be worse. The huge devil lookalike he’s been given to hasn’t tried to eat him … yet. Small favors. But would it cost him to smile now and then? Brox Scoreceds Cruul was once a fierce warrior, now demoted to take care of an alien. A few months back, the leading females had sent a ship to gather ten human females from their home planet in hopes of saving the Negudade people from extinction. Now a male has arrived on the planet, and the leading females have given him to Brox, since he has a language implant that allows him to understand humans. His assignment is to make the human thrive. How could anyone make a human thrive? The devils have the emotional depth of a shallow water puddle, but Brox feeds Forest and makes sure he has everything he needs. It’s not what Forest imagined his life to be, but when a creep starts following him around, Brox goes all snarly devil on his stalker. So maybe having an alien husband isn’t too bad?     Amazon

ZELECK (RAKUI WARRIORS BOOK FOUR) by Lena Gray and Juno Wells

Jay-duh is a fierce and intelligent female who dreams of returning to her home in the stars, not of settling down in this primitive world. She does not want a mate, least of all me, even though my heart knows we belong together. When her relentless search for answers sends Jay-duh on a dangerous quest, I will do everything in my power to keep her safe. Even if protecting my mate from the planet’s many predators leads to a discovery that might help her leave. Now, I am on a quest of my own. To convince Jay-duh to follow her own heart…instead of her head. Because the undeniable bond between us is a gift from the gods—and I can give her the one thing she will never find among the stars: the family she always wanted.     AmazonKU

VILLAIN: DARK MM SCIFI ENEMIES TO LOVERS WHY CHOOSE ROMANCE (DEMONS OF FOXGLOVE GROVE BOOK ONE) by Chani Lynn Feener

Nix Monroe has a plan. Infiltrate the Enigma app and lure out whoever his cousin was last speaking with before everything went to shit. Nix won’t stop until he finds answers, even if that means transferring to a different university and getting entangled with the infamous Demons of Foxglove Grove. Lake, West, and Yejun. Three of the most powerful men on the entire planet, and also the deadliest. When Nix finds himself on their radar, he thinks maybe it’s not all bad, and he can twist the situation to his advantage. It’s not long, however, before he discovers the Demons have their own objective. Someone is after them, and they want to use Nix to lure out whoever that may be. Forced to pretend to be their new mutual plaything, Nix struggles to search for clues about his cousin and maintain personal boundaries between himself and the guys. They might take his body, but he refuses to give them any other part of himself, especially since there’s no way of knowing if one of them happens to be the person he’s after…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)      AmazonKU

GOBLIN GIRL (EMPIRE OF THE SKY BOOK FOUR) by Mikala Ash

Nancy Lea is the Lunarian envoy to Queen Victoria. She and Jacob McCleary come to Earth with a deadly warning from Mon Ilson, the Emperor of Space. At an isolated airfield in the midst of a raging storm, Nancy is cruelly mistaken for the murderous Lady Neva Talbot-Rhys. Nancy is interrogated by the Queen’s Agent, the witch Felicity Cressy. To keep her off guard, Felicity employs an unorthodox strategy. She introduces the dashing Captain Jaimee Dalgliesh to the alien in human form. His mission is to seduce Nancy, but can he avoid being seduced in turn? Goblin Girl continues the Cressida Troy saga in which an unprepared world faces alien invasion. In a time where airships are commonplace, and witchcraft plays a crucial role in Queen Victoria’s empire, Goblin Girl is a steamy adventure in the strange but curiously familiar universe of what could have been.

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VS Note: STAR CRUISE MAROONED has been getting fresh buzz on Tiktok lately (yay!) so I thought I’d feature it from my backlist here. A planned afternoon of recreation on a nature preserve planet turns into a nightmare once they are marooned…

This is one of my best sellers of all time and I always credit the amazing cover by Fiona Jayde as a critical success factor!

STAR CRUISE MAROONED by Veronica Scott

Note: This is the first in the series chronologically although each book is a standalone and can be read in any order. This book tells the story of how Red and Meg met before they came to be aboard the Nebula Zephyr (where the rest of the STAR CRUISE series takes place).

Meg Antille works long hours on the charter cruise ship Far Horizon so she can send credits home to her family. Working hard to earn a promotion to a better post (and better pay), Meg has no time for romance.

Former Special Forces soldier Red Thomsill only took the berth on the Far Horizon in hopes of getting to know Meg better, but so far she’s kept him at a polite distance. A scheduled stopover on the idyllic beach of a nature preserve planet may be his last chance to impress the girl.

But when one of the passengers is attacked by a wild animal it becomes clear that conditions on the lushly forested Dantaralon aren’t as advertised – the ranger station is deserted, the defensive perimeter is down…and then the Far Horizon’s shuttle abruptly leaves without any of them.

Marooned on the dangerous outback world, romance is the least of their concerns, and yet Meg and Red cannot help being drawn to each other once they see how well they work together. But can they survive long enough to see their romance through? Or will the wild alien planet defeat them, ending their romance and their lives before anything can really begin?

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SOUL REAPER (SCYTHE AND SOULS BOOK THREE) by Eve Langlais

Being a hero would be a lot easier with an instruction manual. A hero’s work is never done! I’m the guild’s only reaper witch and it’s my job to save humanity. After a few hiccups, I rose to the challenge and expelled the demon king from Earth, however, Moloch’s time in exile allowed another demon prince to rise in ranks. Not good since this self-proclaimed Emperor of Inferis is planning an invasion. While I’ve managed to finally hone my magic and no longer suck at physical combat, there’s still much to do. Seducing two sexy reapers is at the top of that list, but I also need to pay a debt to a mysterious voice. Finding a body for the portal entity to inhabit might have to take a backburner, though, given everything else going on. The new demonic Emperor isn’t just looking to rule Earth, it’s got an interest in me, I just can’t figure out why. Perhaps it’s time to put down the training scythe, hit the books, and learn the origin of my power. The truth ends up being even worse than expected and I might have to do the unthinkable to save everyone I love. I only hope I don’t lose my soul in the process.

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DARK WINE AT THE ALTAR (A HILL VAMPIRE NOVEL BOOK 11) by Jenna Barwin

As Cerissa and Henry step up to the altar to get married, will they really have a happily ever after? When someone disguises a silver stake as a wedding present, vampire Henry Bautista is the obvious target. But with threats following them from their home to their honeymoon, Cerissa must face the truth: she can’t save everyone.   AmazonKU

THEIR PRETTY LITTLE MONSTER (MONSTERS NIGHT BOOK ONE) by Mila Young

In their arms, danger becomes desire. Every year, monsters demand their Offerings—women like me. This year, I thought I escaped. I thought I was safe. Then he arrived. The Viscount. Dangerous and ruthless, he declares me a late Offering. Swept into the deadly realm of the Shadowfen, I realize I’m not here by chance. They want to rule, and I’m their key. My reality crumbles, and as much as we act like enemies, they refuse to let me go. Their touch ignites a fire I can’t resist, fueling desires I never expected. They call me their little monster. Maybe they’re right. Because when everything is stripped away, a fiercer side of me no one expected—not even me—emerges. You see, in the shadows, temptation and peril collide. So, ready or not, the monster within is about to be unleashed… and these three Shadowfen are eager to claim their prize…Me.     AmazonKU

WILD FOREVER by Mila Young

NO BLURB????      AmazonKU

THE MERCHANT AND HIS LOUT (THE PIRATE’S REVENGE BOOK TWO) by Katy Haye

An easy job? Funny, they all start that way…Ozzo and his fellow pirates aren’t averse to a little kidnap and ransom. But their victims don’t usually volunteer themselves. Merchant Zakaria wants revenge. His parents just threw away everything he did for their family business and made his younger sister their heir. Fine. He’ll get abducted by pirates and they’ll soon see what a mistake they’ve made. Except they don’t. When his family refuses to pay the ransom Zakaria realises the danger he’s in. The pirates still need a payoff. If he’s not to be sold into slavery, he needs to make himself useful. Quickly. But it’s hard to think straight when irritatingly attractive pirate Ozzo keeps pushing him off-balance with his muscles and his grin and his gruff protectiveness which Zakaria never knew he wanted before. Zakaria wants to trust Ozzo to keep him safe, but he trusted his family and look where that left him. These people are pirates, and definitely not to be trusted – whatever his heart says.     AmazonKU

SHADOW’S END (THE LIZZIE GRACE SERIES BOOK 12) by Keri Arthur

With a wedding to plan and a future mother-in-law who hates her, the last thing Lizzie Grace needs is two psycho vampires rampaging through Castle Rock. But as their battle draws ever closer to her circle of friends, Lizzie finds herself unwillingly drawn deeper and deeper into their conflict. Then one vampire does the unthinkable, and Lizzie goes to war.
Can she save everyone she loves and finally get her happy ending with Aiden? Or will darkness forever claim the reservation and consume them all?

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GRIM JUSTICE: RBMC TONOPAH, NV by Nikki Landis

VS Note: Author sez: “paranormal reaper twist”.

There’s a peace that can only be found on the other side of war. I’ve waited nearly two decades for justice. And I’m finally close enough to get revenge. The bad blood between me and Razr goes way back to the day his father, Scar, murdered my old pres, Keys. I took out Scar and then Razr’s brother, Acid. They paid for their crimes. I won’t rest until Razr meets the Reaper and faces judgment. But the past carries secrets I never imagined. New information surfaces and challenges everything I know. It’s not just about protecting my club. I’ll do anything to keep my ol’ lady and my son safe. I would even give up the throne to ensure they survive. Because nothing will stop me from reaping Razr’s soul and forcing him to his knees. There’s a reason I’m called Grim. Death is my playground. I will end this war and the feud with the Scorpions. Not a soul, Reaper, or Lucifer himself will stop me. This book is NOT a standalone. Devil’s Ride should be read before Grim Justice. For best enjoyment, the series should be read in order since ongoing stories overlap and characters appear throughout from start to finish.   AmazonKU

CHRISTMAS EVE WITH KRAMPUS (THE BEASTS OF BLACKMOOR BOOK TWO) by Sarah Spade

When I’m given the opportunity to petition a “wish” from the Blackmoor council, I’m not so sure I believe in magic—but I’m desperate enough for an escape from my current life to give it a try. Besides, I’m a kick-ass survivalist with a can-do attitude. Despite the rumors and the stories about this “magical” place, there isn’t anything in the woods that I can’t handle. Tell that the the toothy little gnomes that attack my first night in…At least, that’s what I call them. Because if I admitted what they really are—freaking Christmas elves—I might just think better about spending my holidays in the dark, snowy woods. With only the clothes on my back and the fruit the Blackmoor council gave me, I decide to find shelter to hunker down and make it through my three days in peace—until those damn elves attack again, intent on bringing me to a ominous man known only as the Toymaster. But before those creeps can, another demon steps out of the woods, frightening off the elves and scaring the crap out of me. Krampus is more than six feet tall—not counting his horns—and he looks like he could snap me in half… and that’s if he doesn’t trap me in the chains he has clutched between his claws. Of course, after he saves me only to take me for himself, I spend Christmas Eve with Krampus—and those very same chains. But that’s Christmas Eve. What happens on Christmas? What happens when the Toymaster comes searching for me himself? And, most importantly, what happens when my three days are done?     AmazonKU

ENTRANCED BY THE IMMORTAL: AN MM FAIRYTALE ROMANCE by R K Pierce

A twist of fate, an ancient vampire prince, and a curse that must be broken. Entranced by the Immortal is an MM retelling of Beauty and the Beast.     AmazonKU

ANCIENT MAGIC (MAGIC FOR HIRE BOOK TWO) by Alexandra Ivy

The Vampire Cabal meets only under the direst circumstances. But since Skye Claremont’s coven proved wild magic has returned, the cabal has gathered in New York City to decide the fate of the powerful mages. Skye doubts her oracular powers can help. After ten years indentured to a demon gang, paying off her father’s gambling debts with visions, her freedom has come despite her weak abilities, not because of them. But when her father sends a text to demand a meeting, she doesn’t need to read the future to know trouble will follow. The demons want her to kidnap Micha, the reclusive, fearsome leader of the New Orleans vampire cabal. As if a low-voltage witch like her could succeed. But when Skye looks into Micha’s eyes, she sees certain doom if she doesn’t take him to their stronghold after all. Spellbound more by beauty and intrigue than magic, the vampire follows her into the dark of a demon cell. When the door slams behind them, they’ll have to unravel the tangled threads of prophecy and politics that make the way forward immeasurably dangerous. But it’s desire that could undo them both.

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GUARDED BY THE VODNIK: MONSTER SECURITY AGENCY by Layla Fae

VS Note: In Slavic mythology a vodnik was a water spirit.

I’m a cold-blooded killer from the deep, always getting MSA’s most hazardous underwater tasks. Fear and emotion are foreign to me, which makes me efficient but too callous to work with clients. Even though close protection is not my forte, I’m assigned a human principal–a witness testifying against a criminal organization. She is fragile, clingy, and too warm. I hate her instantly, her affectionate nature clashing with mine. But this assignment comes right from the top, and I can’t refuse it.
Every minute I spend with her is an annoyance, until we end up trapped in an underwater cave, where her survival hinges on being shockingly close to me. Her warm touch on my body is like a powerful current that tears my shields apart. Her trusting eyes locked with mine destroy my peace of mind. For the first time, I’m flooded with feelings. And they are all about her. I’m addicted, my heart and body throbbing with the onslaught of emotions. The only way to soothe the pain is to get more of her, more touches, more smiles, more affection. I crave her even though I know I’m a monster and a killer, and she deserves better. I’m not selfless enough to let her go.     AmazonKU

DANGER FOR A DUCHESS (DUCHESS OF BLACKMOOR MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Nellie H Steele

VS Note: Listed in Ghost Mysteries.

As Lenora struggles to decipher the eerie happenings surrounding her daughter and strives to free her friend’s trapped spirit, a new puzzle emerges–one that hits too close to home. When her father is brutally murdered, Lenora must plunge into the dark depths of his past, unearthing secrets that sends shivers down her spine. With her life hanging in the balance and a treacherous fate looming, Lenora must unravel a sinister web of connections or risk becoming the next victim.   AmazonKU

HER PAINTER BEAR MATE (CRESCENT LAKE BEARS BOOK FOUR) by Arizona Tape

Famous painter Dee has a big issue: her creative well has dried up and she has a new gallery show coming up. In a desperate attempt to find inspiration, she anonymously signs up to a paint workshop in an obscure little town. Bear shifter Clarissa loves running her workshops and discovering new talent. When a mysterious woman with impeccable technique but no vision signs up, Clarissa can’t help but be intrigued by her newest pupil. Through a series of sessions, Dee and Clarissa get to know each other better and discover inspiration in unexpected places. But as the painting sessions come to an end, can the stunted painter find a way to express what’s in her heart?

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THEIR BLOOD QUEEN by J R Thorn

Three sexy vampires haunt my dreams and they love to make me scream. For all the right reasons. The nightmares started on Monster’s Night. I figured my overactive libido was just tripping out because of all the literal monsters on the news. Some portal opened up and they were terrorizing women, in particular. But seriously, what female hasn’t thought about that monster under the bed once or twice in a sensual light? There’s just something about danger, about fangs, about long tongues…So, I let the dreams happen. I invite them in. But one night, when I open my eyes and they’re literally feasting on me… I realize it’s no dream. This is real.     AmazonKU

IVY AND THE DEATHSTALKERS (FEMME FREAKSHOW) by Scarlett Philips

My victims know me by many names, Jessica, Felicity, Morgan… My parents named me Ivy… as in poison Ivy. I’m much deadlier than the comic book character though. One touch, one drop of blood or saliva, and you’re good as dead. What’s a girl to do when she can’t touch someone without killing them? Put her curse to good use and turn it into a gift. From the time I knew what would happen if I touched anyone, I became very selective with who I touched. If I ever touch you, just know you deserve it. Turns out my killer touch attracted the attention of an assassins guild I’ve only heard of in whispers. I didn’t know they were real. But I’ve been invited to join their ranks. Having someone tell me who to kill isn’t high on my list, but if they could help me find those responsible for my parents’ murder, it may be worth it. Just when I get my first assignment, I run into trouble. Literally. This tall broody asshole is standing between me and my target. But something awakens within me when I look into his hazel eyes. A pull I never wanted ensnares me. But when he costs me my target, I kick his ass and disappear before he knows what hit him. I’m not counting on him and his brothers hunting me down. Or on them all being my mates. What else could go wrong? Shit. I shouldn’t have said that.     AmazonKU

DEVIL’S CHOSEN: ARCHANGELS IN LOVE BOOK ONE by J L Ichkhanian

Everything about Bella’s life is normal. Between keeping her antique jewelry business afloat and her crazy uncle alive, the holiday season promises to be equally unexceptional- that is, until a devastatingly handsome man appears out of a manhole cover and mist. When she rushes off a curb to try to save him from a speeding SUV, she only makes matters worse. She’s picked the wrong time to forget that she’s a klutz. But having earned the loyalty and protection of The Devil, her life is about to change. Going by the name Attar Etoile, The Devil has settled in for his eternity. Guarding the prison of wayward angels isn’t terrible, just lonely. He’s in the middle of a good book when an alarm sounds, heralding peril to all Creation. Rising above shell, he expects to find the problem and deal with it quickly, but he doesn’t count upon a slip of human trying to “save” him. All signs point to…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

BENEDICT AND BEAR TRILOGY BOOK TWO by Lisa Oliver

“They seek to strip me of everything, to emotionally reduce me to a shell of a man so they can use my magic. Clearly they won’t stop at anything to get what they want.” Necromancer Benedict Dule is on his way to England to face a past he’s avoided for ten long years – ever since his entire family were wiped out one night by a mysterious house explosion. Now the Magical Council is calling him home, demanding he summon his dead family members to ascertain the truth of what really happened that night. “I don’t have words,” he said softly. “I can’t fathom, when those people should’ve supported you and they…” he couldn’t even say it, yet Benedict had lived with it. Bear shifter, Dixon Cottle still has a lot to learn about magic users, although that is not surprising. He’s barely been mated to Benedict a month and most of that time was spent dealing with the issues surrounding his sister’s untimely death. But when Benedict is being threatened by the Magical Council in England, Dixon has no hesitation in getting on his mate’s plane, and flying out with him, even if he’s really not sure what’s going on…(more blurb on book seller’s page)    Amazon     NOTE: The book wasn’t on Apple or Kobo yet as of the day I checked.

THE FIREBRAND’S PREY (BLOOD COVEN WORLD BOOK SIX) by T M Smith

Lobo, a Firebrand wolf shifter, stumbles upon Faeth in the woods. Believing the captivating ylve with golden hair and enchanting blue eyes is with a drug ring, he pursues her. When he captures his prey, the wolf’s primal instincts recognize her as his destined mate. She is more cautious, finding it hard to trust a shifter known for his impulsive nature. In a world where mix-breed relationships are met with prejudice, Lobo and Faeth confront their own doubts and fears while betrayal lurks in the shadows. Their journey takes them through a fantastical realm brimming with passion, the eternal bond of love, and intrigue. Will the fierce wolf and the alluring ylve find solace in each other’s arms, or will the forces of hatred tear them apart? The strength of their love is put to the ultimate test.

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DEADLY TEMPO (A WITCH IN THE WOODS BOOK 26) by Jenna St James

A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career – A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter – And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets – With only a few days left until Tamara and Zac tie the knot, the last thing they need is a disaster…but that’s exactly what they get when Shayla and Needles discover the DJ dead. While the wedding party scrambles to get a replacement, Shayla, Needles, and Zoie dig in deep to find the killer. Between the bachelorette party, suspect interviews, and a mandatory mani-pedi with the gossiping GiGi, Shayla isn’t sure if she has enough strength and magic to solve this latest murder. Can she figure out who the killer is? Or will the wedding party hit a deadly tempo?   AmazonKU

STORMLORDS: GUARDIAN’S REDEMPTION by Marie Harte

I am the Guardian of Storm and Killer of Shadow, a magic user more powerful than any my world has ever seen. Yet for all my power, I, Arim Valens, have never conquered my nemesis and ex-lover. For three hundred years, we’ve battled. I’m a creature of Light. She’s a Dark Lord with real power. Only one thing could bring us together. Tanselm—our magical world, is dying. We’ll risk it all to save our sentient land. Even if it means revisiting the past. It will take all my power and compassion to heal hurts both old and new, and to redeem myself in the eyes of the only woman I’ve ever truly loved. Before it’s too late.

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STAR CROSSED BETAS by Emory Winters

VS Note: MM PNR.

Connor – Ending up in an arranged marriage with the man who ripped my heart out of my chest and put it through a blender—was not on my bingo card this year. Yet what did I expect when I made the most clichéd mistake of falling in love with the son of the enemy pack? If we don’t find a way to coexist and build a pack together, we’re in breach of the peace agreement. But how do you forgive the unforgivable? Phoenix – Regret should be the title of my memoir. One secret spilt to the wrong person toppled my life like a house of cards. I’m desperate for Connor to forgive me, but too much is at stake if I tell him the truth about why I betrayed him. How are we supposed to build a life together on a land filled with bitter-sweet memories? The last pack on this land died in a series of fires fifty years ago. I only hope that Connor’s fiery temper doesn’t lead us to the same fate.     AmazonKU

THE DROWNING HOUSE by Cherie Priest

VS Note: Listed in Ghost Thriller and Horror/Occult.

Houses fall into the Pacific Ocean all the time. Not one has ever come back. Until today. A violent storm washes a mysterious house onto a rural Pacific Northwest beach, stopping the heart of the only woman who knows what it means. Her grandson, Simon Culpepper, vanishes in the aftermath, leaving two of his childhood friends to comb the small, isolated island for answers—but decades have passed since Melissa and Leo were close, if they were ever close at all.  Now they’ll have to put aside old rivalries and grudges if they want to find or save the man who brought them together in the first place—and on the way they’ll learn a great deal about the sinister house on the beach, the man who built it, and the evil he’s bringing back to Marrowstone Island.

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KIKI (WEREWOLF ACADEMY BOOK THREE) by Mazzy J March

I have no idea who my parents are. I was left on a fire station doorstep a long time ago and have lived my entire life in the human foster system. Fortunately, when I shifted at sixteen, I was in one where I shared a room with a fox shifter who knew what was happening and showed me how to keep my secret. But none of that saved me from aging out and finding myself about to be homeless on the street. With only a few weeks left in this place, a plain brown package arrived for me. I opened it to find a letter from something called Shifter ancestry and a DNA test kit. My foster mom asked no questions when she handed me the box, mostly because she was not one of the “good ones.” As long as she got paid, everything was fine. Now I’m on my way to the Werewolf Academy. Apparently my DNA test met some sort of scholarship requirement. I have two half sisters there, but I don’t think they know about me. I sure hope they know something about our mutual parent because I’m sick of floating through the world without a tether. Maybe they also share my gift? We’ll find out. I’m very ready to have a family and a place where I truly belong. And…if I’m truly lucky, maybe Fate will have a mate for me. But I don’t want to ask too much. I know better.   AmazonKU

PROTECTED BY THE WILD BIGFOOT by Eden Ember

I moved to the land I inherited in the Pacific Northwest against the warnings of others. The tales of Bigfoot had always run rampant in the area, but I didn’t give it a second thought Until I ran across one! Not only are bigfoots real, they can speak. And, um, they are very human-like, only much larger. He protects me from his kind, who don’t want me around. Is it possible to fall in love with a bigfoot? Asking for a friend.   AmazonKU

FAE FOR PAY by Meghan Maslow

Hello, gentle reader (or online stalker). My name is Teremie—yes, it’s a T, not a J, thanks for asking—Summers. Maybe you’ve seen me on Only Fae. I play the sexpot elf of your dreams. Through a bizarre turn of events, I end up cast as an elf in an upcoming epic fantasy film—even though my acting skills are mainly of the “fae for pay” online variety.
My co-star is the once-cute-teen-star, turned smokin’ hot, all grown up, wolf-shifter Kade Savage. That infuriating wolf might be Hollywood royalty, but somewhere along the way his scepter got lodged in his princely, uh, ego. 
I get it. This movie is his ticket back to fame, and he’s not interested in a nobody like me. *Cue my eye roll* In fact, he acts like he hates me. Which is good, because the feeling is mutual. I don’t care how hot he is.
 But before long I catch him giving me big-bad-wolf eyes when he thinks I’m not looking. Even worse, his low, growly voice makes my heart beat a little faster and sends tingles down my spine and on a one-way trip to my nether regions. Just when the UST between us is about the erupt, we end up in a fantasy scene so real it would make Peter Jackson jealous. What in the Lord of the Rings alternate dimension is this?! Trapped, we have to rely on each other—and a contrary magical coin—to get us home . . . or die trying.     AmazonKU

SUMMER FLING WITH A SEA GOD (JINX PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK SIX) by Laura Greenwood

A dating cruise, a sea god, and a lot more complications than Bo ever expected. When Bo heads on a Jinx Dating Cruise to keep an eye on the international superstar she manages, the last thing she expects is to fall head over heels for Neptune. Summer Fling With A Sea God is a mythology-inspired paranormal m/f romance and part of the Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency series. It features a Roman sea god who doesn’t believe in love, and the woman who accidentally captures his heart.

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LET ME CLAIM YOU (SEVEN HORNY SINS BOOK ONE) by Marina Simcoe

One minute, I’m taking out the trash in the alley behind my restaurant. The next, I’m snatched by something unspeakable and brought to a place called Purgatory. Avar, the ancient, monstrous entity who took me, claims he’s one of the mortal sins. Possessiveness and greed are his very nature, and there is nothing I can do to escape him. When an unexpected discovery in Avar’s massive collection of artifacts leads us on a perilous adventure to another world, Avar and I have no one to rely on but each other. And what do you know? Even the ancient abomination like the Mortal Sin of Greed can do the right thing when it truly matters, sweeping me off my feet. But what future can a human woman have with an ancient monster?     Amazon

REIGN OF MALICE (PREQUEL TO SLEEPING NO MORE) by Aisha Urooj

Aurora has spent her whole life in fear of the wicked witch’s curse. But on her sixteenth birthday, everything will change, for better or for worse. What if her worst nightmare comes true? How will her story end? This is not the fairytale you know. In this reimagining, creatures are not always what they seem, be it a demon or a prince. In this story, as Sleeping Beauty awakens, she must fight for her kingdom and all that she holds dear, even when hope seems lost. ‘Reign of Malice’ serves as the prequel to ‘Sleeping Beauty No More’ and concludes with a shocking cliffhanger. Together, ‘Reign of Malice’ and ‘Sleeping Beauty No More’ create a magical and fantastical duology.

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WADE: A DRAGON VEIL UNIVERSE NOVELLA (SOLITARY DRAGONS BOOK FOUR) by Minerva Howe

VS Note: MM MPREG PNR

When Morgan finds out he’s pregnant, it comes as quite a shock. It’s the wrong time of year for a dragon to get that way, and he and his lover, Wade, just aren’t that close. Are they? So Morgan leaves his place in Santa Fe for the the old family home in Colorado mountains to have the baby and figure out what to do. Wade knows something is up when he goes to find Morgan, and the condo he lived in has been sold. So he tracks his mate down, because he knows Morgan is just that, and they set about figuring out how to live with each other. Which is great, except they have to deal with an old frenemy, a house that seems to be closing in on them, and the fact that everything, especially their relaitonship, is completely different. Can they navigate all the new problems that come their way together?     AmazonKU

CURSED COLLARS (CATS WALKING DOGS AND SOLVING MYSTERIES BOOK 11) by Corrine Winters

This witch is on the case! But she wasn’t ready for all the secrets that came with it…Young witch Katie Houseman has been using her animal whispering powers for good. But when Katie dives into the mysterious death of a film crew member, she discovers her own magical abilities are just beginning. With the help of her boyfriend Tom, her magical aunt Zorah, her familiar Biscuit, and witch Yvonne, Katie uncovers sinister forces are targeting her quiet town. Ones she never expected…Between dark witches and murderers, Katie will have to embrace her untapped witch powers to rescue a friend and put a stop to the chaos threatening to be unleashed. But stop these evil forces, can Katie unlock her own secrets…Or will they be buried with her?     AmazonKU

KING OF PRIDE AND TALONS (WILDWOOD SHIFTERS BOOK TWO) by Milly Taiden

Breya Kaydalle loves using her powers to heal people. As a witch in a human community, she’s often wondered about the supernatural territories of the Wildwoods, but she had no idea she’d soon have the chance to live in one. She is soon thrust into a world of royal intrigue and destined love… and into the arms of a king. A strong, powerful and hunky lion king. Thorne Bawold is the alpha lion and king of the Savanna Kingdom. His territory in the Wildwoods is prosperous and peaceful, and he should want for nothing. There is one thing he wants more than anything. Life’s highest prize of all: his fated mate. When he sees beautiful and caring Breya he knows she’s the one and will fight anyone who stands in his way. When sinister forces threaten to tear them apart, Thorne must unleash his primal power to save his queen. The lions want a shifter, and they let it be known that the witch isn’t welcome. Thorne and Breya must battle corrupt monarchs and a community discriminating against her. But will it be enough for their kingdom and for their relationship to survive?     AmazonKU

KING OF FIRE AND SCALES (WILDWOOD SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Milly Taiden

Their destinies are intertwined: the King’s Sorceress just doesn’t know it yet. Thalia Hafeld has always been able to wield magic, but instead of attending the training academy, she stayed home to care for her father. She’d given up on her dreams of finding more to life until the sexy Dragon King knocked on her door and informed her that she was the woman he’d been looking for. King Drake Syheath of the Mountain Dragon Kingdom knew there were ancient dragon kings who’d had Creation Sorceresses for mates, but it had been generations since anyone had seen one. When he meets the stunningly beautiful Thalia, he knows that his life is changed forever, whether or not she knows the role she’s meant to play. A war is brewing, and Thalia is the key to either side winning. Can Drake keep her safe and convince her to join him as his Queen?     AmazonKU

LOVE FOR HELLER (ALASKAN PEBBLE GIFTERS BOOK NINE) by Amy Bellows

VS note: MM PNR. Author states first 8 books must be read prior to this one.

Heller doesn’t need an alpha. His life is already complete. He has plenty of friends, his dream job, and a tender relationship with his kid, who he gave up for adoption to two sweet alphas, only to end up as an honorary member of their family. Life is good, and he doesn’t want anything to change. Then he meets Sergey. Half polar bear shifter and half Gentoo, Sergey is a walking contradiction. He’s unapologetically sensual, but wants a lifelong bond. He’s a wildly talented welder, but refuses to abide by the polar bear shifter welding rules. He promises Heller he’ll settle for a one night stand, but after an all-nighter that completely rocks Heller’s world, Sergey sends him a text that makes him question everything: How about one more time?     AmazonKU

MY ORC ROOMMATE WITH BENEFITS (EASTSHORE ISLE BOOK THREE) by Veronika Kane

I’m a focused and goal-oriented librarian-in-training, so there’s no way I’m falling for my himbo roommate, who gives off major golden retriever vibes, right? Right. But dang. Since the moment I started renting Luxor’s spare bedroom, I’ve been plagued with these inconvenient urges…so being mature, responsible adults, we’ve decided to deal with them. One time. Once, to rid Lux of his innocence. Once, to rid me of these distracting desires to lick him. Should’ve known once wouldn’t be enough. My roommate (with benefits) might be the kind of guy who is always goofing off and laughing and rescuing puppies, but he’s turning out to be a surprisingly deep male… And I’m having a hard time thinking of this as temporary. But soon I’ll have to leave the adorable small town of Eastshore permanently (there’s not many opportunities for wannabe librarians here), so it’s best not to get too close. But with a category two hurricane bearing down on us, I’m going to learn what’s truly important.     AmazonKU

ORNITHOLOGIST’S FIELD GUIDE TO LOVE by India Holton

Beth Pickering is on the verge of finally capturing the rare deathwhistler bird when Professor Devon Lockley swoops in, stealing both her bird and her imagination like a villain. Albeit a handsome and charming villain, but that’s beside the point. As someone highly educated in the ruthless discipline of ornithology, Beth knows trouble when she sees it, and she is determined to keep her distance from Devon. For his part, Devon has never been more smitten than when he first set eyes on Professor Beth Pickering. She’s so pretty, so polite, so capable of bringing down a fiery, deadly bird using only her wits. In other words, an angel. Devon understands he must not get close to her, however, since they’re professional rivals. When a competition to become Birder of the Year by capturing an endangered caladrius bird is announced, Beth and Devon are forced to team up to have any chance of winning. Now keeping their distance becomes a question of one bed or two. But they must take the risk, because fowl play is afoot, and they can’t trust anyone else—for all may be fair in love and war, but this is ornithology.

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CHARMING THE DRAGON (STONEFIRE BRITISH DRAGONS BOOK 16) by Jessie Donovan

Hayley Beckett’s sister desperately needs a shot of dragon’s blood to save her life. She’s a lawyer who helps dragon-shifters and refuses to buy it on the black market, nor can she join the sacrifice program because of the importance of her job. However, after helping Clan Stonefire with a recent case, she hatches a plan. In exchange for her help in creating a more centralized law and case database for the dragon-shifters, they’ll give her sister the much needed treatment. What she didn’t plan on was being paired with a grumpy yet sexy dragonman who sees everything she does as a nuisance. Nathan Woodhouse is used to dealing with the alpha Protectors on Stonefire. He does his job, they leave him alone. It’s perfect. Then the clan leader and head of security assign him a job to design a legal database for a human female…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

MATCHED TO HIS DRAGONS: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (THE DATES OF OUR LIVES BOOK 16) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

Sometimes the mate you’ve been looking for is only an app away… times two. Human Alpha Jackson needs a date for his brother’s wedding. He refuses to prove his parents right, that he will be alone forever because he’s too picky to take a chance on love. Even if they are right. Jackson invites a co-worker, who declines, citing other plans. They hook him up with a dating app. It should be easy enough to find a date on Love & Hate. Who doesn’t love an open bar? Alpha dragon shifter, Brooklyn, spent his college years sure he’d met his one and only mate. At his first shift, he instantly scented his error. Just as well, since he came home to discover his omega in bed and not alone the next day. He planned to stay single, forever. But lately? Lately he’s been thinking it might be time to try again. At least there’s a shifter dating app to help. When omega dragon shifter Marcelo downloaded Love & Hate months ago, but never set it up. In theory, he wanted to find a mate, but taking that next step wasn’t so easy. Not after the last app he tried, where he was ghosted four times… in a row. His friends told him, it wasn’t him, but it’s hard to believe when it keeps happening. Maybe he’ll give this app a try. It couldn’t be worse than last time.     AmazonKU

THE PREDATOR’S WOLF MATE: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE  (OMEGAS OF THE SHIFTER MAFIA BOOK FOUR) by Lorelai M Hart

Nobody wants a single father as a mate… and by nobody, I mean my fated mate. Not everyone meets their fated mate on the day they give birth in a van while escaping a breeding farm. But that’s apparently how I roll. It should be my happy ever after, only it isn’t. Aziz takes one look at me and pity fills his eyes. Aziz is everything I want in a mate and I’m nothing he wants in return. I don’t get it. Fate doesn’t make mistakes, right? Only in this case, I think maybe they did.     AmazonKU

THE FATEFUL KNIGHT by Janet Raye Stevens

Fate brought them together. Will destiny tear them apart? Museum curator Hal Campion believes in fate. The moment he meets high school teacher Beth Astley at a Renaissance fair, the woman who’s been haunting his dreams, he knows fate has brought them together. Beth believes she makes her own fate, until she finds what she thinks is a costume gauntlet from a suit of armor and snatches it from under Hal’s nose. She soon discovers the gauntlet is real and it possesses a sinister power that links her destiny to Hal’s. In this suspenseful and supernatural tale, Beth and Hal are hurtled across time to an age of gallant knights and their faithful ladies, where they face a deadly foe bent on tearing them apart. They must join forces in both the past and present to reunite the haunted gauntlet to its ancient suit of armor—and defeat a centuries-old curse before it destroys them both.

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THE DEMON MARK (SEVEN DEADLY DEMONS BOOK FOUR) by Emma Hamm

When a demon thinks he has everything, one women will prove that he is wrong…Envy has stolen every single power in his kingdom. Through magic, he devours all those with magic, stealing it for himself. But the one power he has never managed to steal is the one that can see his future. So when an oracle appears in his kingdom, he knows he has to steal her for himself. Lilith has grown up in a circus. Traveling throughout all of the kingdoms, she has seen much and predicted even more prophecies than ever before. Until a certain demon king waltzes into one of her performances, and all she can see is darkness in his future. There is no future in him, just as she cannot see a future in herself. Stealing her is easy. But keeping her alive? That’s much harder. The Demon King will stop at nothing to keep her for himself. When he cannot bring himself to steal her power, he decides that she will be his and his alone. But her old master has other plans. An insidious plot runs throughout the kingdom. Not just to overthrow the demon king, but to remove the threat from its source. Her. He has more magic at his fingertips than any other creature to ever exist. And Envy will use every single spell he knows to keep her safe.     AmazonKU

THE FAERIE GUILD TRIALS (EARTH AND SHADOWS BOOK ONE) by Gwen Preston

Efia Mathonwy, the last Gwri, is thrust into the treacherous trials of the Seelie and Unseelie courts, wielding the rare power to control shadows. As she faces ruthless foes and navigates the cutthroat faerie politics, Efia discovers an unexpected ally in Ansel, a mysterious fae with secrets of his own. In a contest where every decision could be her last, Efia’s journey unfolds in a dance of danger and intrigue. Shadows cling to her every move, revealing hidden dangers whilst unlocking the secrets of her family. As the realm teeters on the edge of chaos, Efia must choose her path wisely. Will she conquer the trials and emerge triumphant, or will the enemies that surround her become her undoing? In a world where survival is a deadly game, alliances will crumble, and the realms destiny hangs in the balance.     AmazonKU

QUEEN B: THE STORY OF ANNE BOLEYN, A WITCH QUEEN (THE HRMC TRILOGY) by Juno Dawson

It’s 1536 and the Queen has been beheaded. Lady Grace Fairfax, witch, knows that something foul is at play—that someone had betrayed Anne Boleyn and her coven. Wild with the loss of their leader—and her lover, a secret that if spilled could spell Grace’s own end— she will do anything in her power to track down the traitor. But there’s more at stake than revenge: it was one of their own, a witch, that betrayed them, and Grace isn’t the only one looking for her. King Henry VIII has sent witchfinders after them, and they’re organized like they’ve never been before under his new advisor, the impassioned Sir Ambrose Fulke, a cold man blinded by his faith. His cruel reign could mean the end of witchkind itself. If Grace wants to find her revenge and live, she will have to do more than disappear. She will have to be reborn.

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DARK FATE: CROWN OF THE SEVEN REALMS SERIES by A J Hampton

In the heart-pounding next installment of the Crown of the Seven Realms series, Dani, Rhyland, and his brothers venture into Luminara, the mesmerizing realm of the Fae, on a quest to find the elusive Faerite stone to add to Dani’s crown. But their mission is fraught with peril as Azrael relentlessly hunts them down, driven by dark intentions. The sting of Adrian’s betrayal still festers, threatening to tear Dani and her vampires apart just when they need unity the most. As Dani battles to control her unchecked power and unravel the mysteries of Luminara, she faces a gauntlet of new enemies and unexpected alliances. Her journey is complicated by the growing power within herself, a force she must master to save the fate of the realms. The secrets of controlling her unchecked abilities may lie in the very heart of Luminara, a realm where time flows differently, and dreams blur with reality. In this action-packed, emotionally charged chapter of the saga, Dani and Rhyland must confront their deepest fears, test the limits of their love, and make the ultimate sacrifice to save each other and the Seven Realms. All the while, they must stay one step ahead of Azrael, who is determined to thwart their quest and plunge the realms into eternal darkness.   AmazonKU

KNOT ALL IS PERFECT: A LUNARCREST CITY NOVEL (LUNARCREST CITY OMEGAVERSE) by Holly Monroe

VS Note: MMFMMM why choose, some MM content, check author’s note for other details.

Nora Summers is the Perfect Omega. No, really. That’s what they call her. The pride and joy of the Design Clinic, every bit of Nora’s genome was specifically chosen to make her the ideal Omega. Luckily for her, she was guided into reaching her full potential. The core tenets of the Perfect Omega are very simple: The Perfect Omega must be the picture of beauty and health. She must maintain a clean, beautiful home and provide for her Alphas by cooking their meals, mending their clothes, and doing household chores. She must never whine or guilt her Alphas for comfort unless she is in heat. Above all, she must please her Alphas every day, in every way, deferring to them in every instance. Doing all of this, Nora just knows she will find her perfect pack. And what pack wouldn’t want the Perfect Omega? Pack Sloane is not the perfect pack. 
Far from it. With an Alpha who acts more like an Omega, a burly Beta who isn’t supposed to be a part of a pack, a hacker with a heart of gold, and a chef with a bad attitude and no desire for an Omega, lead Alpha Nolan has his work cut out for him when he finds himself unexpectedly scent matched to the Perfect Omega. While most of the pack is excited to bring Nora home, it quickly becomes apparent that something is amiss when it comes to her training, and maybe the Perfect Omega isn’t so perfect for Pack Sloane.     AmazonKU

THE FAE LORD (THE FAE COURT BOOK TWO) by Alexis Brooke

VS note: From JUNE 25.

After escaping Lord Eldrion’s clutches, I find myself in a new nightmare, haunted by visions of a looming apocalypse. The fate of Luminael rests on my shoulders, but the weight of my newfound powers threatens to crush me. As an empath, I am the key to stopping the ancient evil that seeks to consume us all. But I am not alone in this fight. Finn, the former court jester, stands by my side, our bond forged in the fires of our suffering. Together, we must navigate a dangerous web of alliances and betrayals, unsure of who we can trust. As the shadows grow longer and the whispers of demons grow louder, I am forced to confront the truth of my own existence. Am I a savior or a curse? A beacon of hope or a harbinger of doom?     AmazonKU

TIME AND TIME AGAIN by Chatham Greenfield

Phoebe Mendel’s day is never ending–literally. On August 6th, she woke up to find herself stuck in a time loop. And for nearly a month of August 6ths since, Phoebe has relived the same day: pancakes with Mom in the morning, Scrabble with Dad in the afternoon, and constant research into how to reach tomorrow and make it to her appointment with a doctor who may actually take her IBS seriously. Everything is exactly, agonizingly the same. That is, until the most mundane car crash ever sends Phoebe’s childhood crush Jess crashing into the time loop. Now also stuck, Jess convinces Phoebe to break out of her routine and take advantage of their consequence-free days to have fun. From splurging on concert tickets, to enacting (mostly) harmless revenge, to all-night road trips, Jess pulls Phoebe further and further out of her comfort zone–and deeper in love with them. But the more Phoebe falls for Jess, the more she worries about what’s on the other side of the time loop. What if Jess is only giving her the time of day because they’re trapped with no other options? What if Phoebe’s new doctor dismisses her chronic pain? And perhaps worst of all: What if she never gets the chance to find out?   Amazon

CHOSEN BY A VAMPIRE by Wynta Tyme

Dare was so deliciously otherworldly…Tempo Bondeaux thought she led a normal life. She worked closely with children with autism, did Pilates, and had wonderful friends and family. It was the usual routine until the teacher in her class fell ill and in walked the substitute. He was deliciously otherworldly like the fantasy romances she read until he spoke to her telepathically. From that initial moment, her world was turned upside down. How did she find herself cuffed to his bed for pleasure and running away from danger? After a two-year nap, I finally found my bride…Dare lived in bliss for seventeen years before an enemy surfaced and took away what he loved most. He searched high and low until his mission brought him to a small elementary school in the inner city. Finding what was taken was easy. The hard part—making her fall in love with him and battling the two human men that desire her as well, but one of those human men isn’t like the other. In this dark romance, blood will be shed, magic will be thrown, and bondage sex is showcased like a jewelry display. Who will Tempo choose? The principal that eats her like a sundae, the police officer who pines after her, or Dare, the creature of the night that makes her perform like a bad girl?   AmazonKU

A WITCH WORTH PRALINE FOR (BEWITCHED BY CHOCOLATE MYSTERIES BOOK EIGHT) by H Y Hanna

Caitlyn Le Fey is savouring autumn delights like hot spiced cider and gooey toffee apples as she helps with preparations for the upcoming Samhain Festival. She’s also looking forward to sweetening her budding romance with the dashing Lord James Fitzroy and meeting his family at last. But the cosy atmosphere is shattered when a guest at Huntingdon Manor is found dead, murdered for an ancient grimoire that once belonged to the Widow Mags. Determined to find answers and retrieve the stolen “book of spells”, Caitlyn sets out to do some witchy sleuthing, and she soon uncovers a bittersweet assortment of suspects: from James’s sister’s glamorous friends to a mysterious retired academic—who might just be Caitlyn’s long-lost mother in disguise! Meanwhile, trouble is brewing in the village as superstitions simmer and hostility bubbles over towards the Widow Mags’s chocolate shop. Caitlyn soon finds herself smothered by conflicting loyalties and hidden agendas—and just when she thinks things can’t get worse, clues start pointing to James’s sister as the killer…With the help of her toothless vampire uncle and her mischievous kitten, can Caitlyn solve the mystery, find the missing grimoire, and finally uncover the truth about her mother?   AmazonKU     AB

DRAGON PROTECTOR’S SECRET BABY by Samantha Leal

All I wanted was to open a nature center. Now I’m hiding a forbidden romance and now there’s a little cub—or hatchling—on the way as well!
And trouble is, he’s a dragon, I’m a bear – we’re supposed to be enemies.
But Zane’s touch ignites a fire I can’t extinguish. Our secret meetings leave me breathless and wanting more. Zane says he wants me, but publicly rejects me. My heart is torn between love and betrayal. With a vengeful biker gang in town, And a century-old feud tearing us apart, I’m fighting for more than just our love. As an ancient curse unravels,
I must choose: my clan or the father of my child? Our passion could heal Misty Vale – or destroy everything.     AmazonKU

THE VILLAIN WHO WASN’T: CARNIVAL OF MYSTERIES by Liv Rancourt

Micah is not a nice guy. He can shift into anything with a pulse, a rare talent that caught a demon’s eye. Threatening Micah’s weak spot – his baby daughter – that demon gave Micah seven tasks, each one shittier than the last. It’s taken him almost five years, but now that he’s done, Micah can become a better man. And he will, as soon as he figures out how. Anders is a werewolf with a plan. When the time is right, he’ll take over his uncle’s contracting company and later become Alpha of the pack. He never intended to take a mate, even one as hot as Micah. Who’s not a werewolf and might not be quite trustworthy. A visit to a mysterious carnival shows Micah what it will take to be the kind of mate Anders deserves. Things get complicated, though, because while Micah thinks he’s done with the demon, the demon’s not done with him. As Anders comes to terms with the Universe changing his plans, Micah struggles to be a worthy mate. Despite the growing strength of their bond, they need to send a certain demon back to hell, or they’ll never be able to build their future together.     AmazonKU

A HEART OF DESIRE AND DECEIT (THE CHOOSING CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Elayna R Gallea

How does one pick up the pieces of their life after it has been obliterated by the person they mistakingly trusted? Ryker Waterborn’s heart is broken, and his wife is a killer. Their marriage is a sham, built on a foundation of murder, lies, and deceit. They’re broken. Destroyed. Yet, even after hearing her confession, Ryker cannot leave Brynleigh in the Pit. In an act of foolish love, he makes a deal to set Brynleigh free. All she has to do is go back to her Maker and find evidence that Jelisette de la Point is a traitor. That’s easier said than done, but Brynleigh is left with no choice. She can either accept the deal or rot behind bars. Worse than all that is her relationship with Ryker. Once, she thought they’d get a happy ending. Now, an ocean divides them. She broke the rules and fell in love, but is love powerful enough to save them? This is the second half of Ryker and Brynleigh’s duet, and should be read after A Game of Love and Betrayal.     AmazonKU

WICKED LITTLE TRICKS (FOUR WAYS TO FATE BOOK ONE) by Sara Roethle

VS Note: From JUNE 24.

Eva Nix, glorified messenger at your service. Sure, the ability to cross boundaries into other realms is pretty neat, but when a devil tricks me into a contract, my celestial blood suddenly becomes the greatest prize in a dangerous game. My first mission lies deep in the goblin realm, beyond the wild forests to the stone towers of the old ones in search of Mistral. I expected him to be deadly and cunning. I did not expect him to sit me by a cozy fire to offer a contract of his own, sealed with a kiss. With angelics trying to kidnap me, and vampires snapping at my heels, I have no choice but to somehow fulfill both contracts. Suddenly I’m kissing goblins and cuddling up to a devil, just trying to stay afloat in their wicked game. When the truth of the game finally comes to light, it rocks my entire world. Almost as much as realizing I have feelings for a goblin prince, and maybe some for his brooding vassal, Gabriel. And as for Sebastian… Does it count as feelings when all I really want to do is rip his clothes off? Let’s hope not. I like my soul right where it is. My heart, however, seems to be up for grabs. And for now, it is hopelessly divided.     AmazonKU

ALLURING RAVEN (CURSE OF THE VAMPIRE QUEEN BOOK TWO) by Jessica Sorenson

I’m on the run with Rhyland and Kingsley in a land where danger lies everywhere. Pieces of my past are beginning to unravel, and I realize nothing is what it appears to me. And the curse is worse than I thought. But nothing can prepare me for the secret that’s about to be revealed.
On top of that, my relationship with Rhyland and Kingsley is getting complicated to the point where I’m beginning to question every single one of my feelings.     AmazonKU

BLESSED BY THE CUPID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: A COZY AND STEAMY LESBIAN PARANORMAL ROMANCE by Robin Jo Margaret 

Local loner and hopeless romantic Iris Clarke is single, again, on Valentine’s Day. During the annual Cupid speech before the grand lover’s day, Jaya comes across Iris’s file. Unable to look away from those beautiful brown eyes, Jaya chooses Iris for her imminent mission. When the winged woman shows up at Iris’s house and tells her she is going to find her a partner for the day, Iris can’t believe it. With some tweaks to their official agreement, the two find themselves wandering the city to complete Iris’s list of dream dates, so that she can get the opportunity to finally experience the romance she always dreamed of. But what will happen if the feelings between the two of them become a little too real, and their agreement is only supposed to last one day?     AmazonKU

SAVING TIME (ROMANCING TIME BOOK THREE) by B W Haggart

Captain Richard Starke, U.S. Army Rangers, is on assignment in Spain, the result of a disciplinary action. He is pulled back to December 1808 to save a woman from French soldiers intent on rape and murder. How? Because of a family heirloom, an ancient medallion she wears for protection. When Melissa Graham is saved by a strangely dressed man with wonderous weapons, she doesn’t know what to think. Neither does the captain. What she does know is that they must find the British Army. That means a march through bleak mountains in winter, more than 250 miles pursued by the French forces under Napoleon. Her hardest task may be to win the captain’s cooperation, convincing him that it is 1808, and his best chances of getting back to the twenty-first century will be to escort her safely to the British Army and her uncle. Maybe. She isn’t sure how the family talisman works. The greatest risk Melissa and Richard face during the dangerous trek may be their hearts.     AmazonKU

OWL SHOOK UP (THE OWL STAR WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK 16) by Leanne Leeds

When Aunt Gwennie’s famous snickerdoodles go missing before the annual cookie competition, Astra and her sisters prepare for a bitter battle over the sweet treats. But the trouble turns deadly when Aunt Gwennie’s rival, Agatha Blackwell, is found dead with a snickerdoodle stuffed in her mouth. With Archie’s help, Astra dives into the cutthroat competition of Forkbridge’s baking scene. Secrets are simmering about Agatha’s controversial new recipe, stolen ingredients, and suspected poisonings. As she sifts through motives and investigates shifty behavior behind the scenes, Astra discovers that she may be in over her head. Can Astra clear Aunt Gwennie’s name and crack the case before the cookie crumbles? Or will the sisters watch Aunt Gwennie’s cookie legacy come crashing down like an underbaked soufflé?     AmazonKU

SHADOWS OF DESIRE (MONSTERs CRAVE CURVES BOOK TWO) by Serena Simpson

Jenna’s life was a living hell. She escaped the nightmare, but the voices in her head and the haunting visions never left her. When she started dreaming of a purple monster chasing her, she knew her fragile existence was on the brink of collapse. On a distant world, SaKura was the crown prince, committed to helping his people. But to do so, he had to defy his father, the king, and venture to the one place forbidden to him – Earth. For his fated mate, a powerful frya capable of restoring life and fire to Diza, resided there. Jenna found herself hunted, her fated mating to the royal a coveted prize. If she could be eliminated, it would be a double victory – the crown prince of Diza would perish too. Torn between embracing and resisting their bond, Jenna and SaKura fought to stay one step ahead of those who wished them dead. But a snake slithered in their camp, feeding information to the enemy. Could they unmask the traitor and beat the adversary at their own game? Life and death hung in the balance of their choices. Would Jenna realize her love for SaKura too late to make a difference? Let the games begin.   AmazonKU

WISHES AND RESEARCH (BLUE RIDGE MAGIC BOOK FIVE) by M A Innes

Paxton – Bugs. Well, beetles, but it doesn’t matter because they keep disappearing. Poof. Insects, bugs, or just creepy crawlies, Paxton doesn’t care what they’re called because they’re the most fascinating creatures he’s ever seen, and as an entomologist, that’s saying a lot. But since he’s currently in the most frustrating town he’s ever seen, there might be a connection. Fraser – Bugs. Fraser is fascinated by the adorable bug doctor who’s running around town digging in the dirt and playing with bugs. He also agrees with the rest of the nuts in town that Paxton has to be a little. But there’s one big question on everyone’s mind. Does Paxton know he’s not as vanilla as he seems to think he is? When the bugs are vanishing and the locals are perplexing, falling in love just might be the easiest part of Paxton’s magical discoveries.     AmazonKU

WITCH SLAP (HOLLOWBECK PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERIES BOOK ONE) by Amelia Ash and Kim M Watt

VS Note: From JUNE 25.

Never let your brother date a witch, lest they get turned into a talking cat. Morgan Winters wants an ordinary life: A job at a bookstore, an apartment she can barely afford, and a healthy amount of existential dread. Her brother (AKA “The Ruiner”) ruins that when he shows up on her bedroom windowsill, transformed into a talking cat. He claims it’s due to a date gone horribly wrong, but Morgan’s not buying it. Still, when he begs her to take him to a witch who can change him back into a human, she reluctantly agrees. Family is family. When they arrive in Hollowbeck – a suspiciously small and suspiciously magical town – they find the witch. Only she’s dead. And there’s a letter left behind – with Morgan’s name on it. Even though no one knew she was coming. Morgan could run. She could hide. But she’s not the type. She’s determined to stick her nose into the middle of the supernatural, figure out who left her the letter, find the murderer – and hopefully sort out Ruiner’s cat problem before he leaves another hairball on the rug.   AmazonKU

CURSES AND CAULDRONS (WITCHES OF MYSTIC HOLLOW BOOK ONE) by Lizzy Prince

From the outside, Mystic Hollows is an enchanting small town. Within its borders is a centuries old divide between two covens. A curse taints the first-born witches of the most powerful magical families. It’s a burden they’ve been taught to bear. But dark secrets buried long ago are bubbling to the surface. Josephine Delvaux can’t touch anyone without feeling pain. Small problem: it’s impossible to avoid contact when you have healing magic and work in the family business. Roman Blackthorn has slowly been shutting himself off from the world. When you’re cursed to never feel the touch of another, it’s hard to care about anything. One accidental brush of skin changes everything. For the first time, their curses don’t matter. Their families and covens, on the other hand, are a completely different problem.     AmazonKU

A SEA OF SONG AND SIRENS (THE NAIADS OF JUILE BOOK ONE) by Whit Stanfield

Raised in a trading port, I’d seen my share of attractive sailors. But I’d never cared to get to know one, let alone allow one to follow me around, drawing my neighbors’ suspicions that I was a seductress. Until the day I pulled him from the water. I found him drowned and alone, and I breathed life into him before I knew his name. But the moment Kye opened his golden-brown eyes, I fell under a spell I couldn’t escape—until I found myself trapped under his knife. He betrayed me to my enemies, this man who owes me his life. And I hate him. To him, it’s a game of power. But to me, it’s freedom or captivity. With every dark gaze, every whispered threat, I find myself drawn to him against my will. But I refuse to fall for him a second time. He’ll have to kill me first.   AmazonKU

NITRO (MOON BURROW BEARS BOOK 11) by Fel Fern

VS Note: MM Shifter Romance.

Tommy Quinn has concocted the perfect plan. Move to Moon Burrow. Learn to be independent after years of following someone else’s orders. On top of that, he wants to convince Nitro they’re somehow perfect together despite how messed up he is. It’s a tall order, especially when the past refuses to stay buried. Neal ‘Nitro’ Davis wants and needs no one else but Tommy. A series of unfortunate events had led him to join Venom’s crew. Finding Tommy had never been part of the deal. But once Tommy’s on his radar, Nitro can’t turn back. He intends to make Tommy his, but someone…or something has slipped into Moon Burrow’s defences, and it intends to drag Tommy to the afterlife.   AmazonKU

SANDERS (TERK’S GUARDIANS BOOK SEVEN) by Dale Mayer

THE WOLF IN MY TAVERN by L V Lane

THE WITCH IS IN: BOOK ONE OF THE MAGICAL MEDICAL SOCIETY SERIES by Morgan Shadows

HOUSE OF CRIMSON KISSES (KINGDOM OF IMMORTAL LOVERS BOOK TWO) by Ruby Roe

VS Note: Lesbian vampire romance.

The trials for the heir of the city have begun, and the stakes have never been higher. Red, a hunter, is struggling with her growing hunger for blood and the truth of her identity. Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to win the trials and take control of the city. But as Red and Octavia navigate deadly challenges and political machinations, they must also confront the lies and betrayals that have shaped their past. Memories have been stolen. Secrets have been kept. And the line between love and hate has never been more blurred. As the trials progress, Red and Octavia’s bond grows stronger, but so does the target on their backs. Enemies lurk in every shadow, and even allies can no longer be trusted. To survive the trials and uncover the truth…They must decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice. Confront the monsters they’ve become. And embrace a destiny that could destroy everything they hold dear. But in a world where blood is power and love is a weakness, can Red and Octavia emerge victorious? Or will their secrets be their undoing?

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AMID CLOUDS AND BONES by Ella Fields

As the half faerie daughter of a human king, my days were spent tucked out of sight—until the Seelie Fae sought an alliance with our kingdom. In exchange for my father’s help in defeating their Unseelie enemies, I would wed Atakan the heartless. The Seelie prince loathed everyone, but none more than me. Throughout the years leading to our nuptials, each encounter grew more terrifying than the last as he demonstrated how he’d earned his infamous reputation. Fear would only doom me faster. So I learned to hide it with games I soon became happy to play. I wasn’t supposed to crave a monster. But just when I’d thought I might tame the untameable, fate intervened. And delivered me straight to his enemy.     AmazonKU

COME SHELL OR HIGH WATER (A HAUNTED SHELL SHOP MYSTERY BOOK ONE) by Molly MacRae

VS Note: From JUNE 25.

When widowed folklorist Maureen Nash visits a legendary North Carolina barrier island shell shop, she discovers its resident ghost pirate and the mystery of a local’s untimely death . . .As a professional storyteller, Maureen Nash can’t help but see the narrative cues woven through her life. Like the series of letters addressed to her late husband from a stranger—the proprietor of The Moon Shell, a shop on Ocracoke Island, off the coast of North Carolina. The store is famous with shell collectors, but it’s the cryptic letters from Allen Withrow, the shop’s owner, that convince Maureen to travel to the small coastal town in the middle of hurricane season. At the very least, she expects she’ll get a good story out of the experience, never anticipating it could end up a murder mystery . . .In Maureen’s first hours on the storm-lashed island, she averts several life-threatening accidents, stumbles over the body of a controversial Ocracoke local, and meets the ghost of an eighteenth-century Welsh pirate, Emrys Lloyd. To the untrained eye, all these unusual occurrences would seem to be random misfortunes, but Maureen senses there may be something connecting these stories. With Emrys’s supernatural assistance, and the support of a few new friends, Maureen sets out unravel the truth, find a killer, and hopefully give this tale a satisfying ending . . . while also rewriting her own.   AmazonKU    AB

HER BETA (SHIFTED LOVE SERIES BOOK 11) by Fiona Davenport

Driving a pregnant member of his pack to the hospital while she was in labor was an experience Leyton Vetle didn’t want to repeat. But then her pretty nurse turned out to be his fated mate, and he knew that he’d go through the knuckle-whitening ride a million times if that was what it took to have her by his side. Evette Loughty had no idea shifters existed, let alone that she was the fated mate of The Wilderness Pack’s beta. But there was no denying the pull she felt toward Leyton. Too bad the timing was awful since she was leaving for a new travel nurse assignment the same night.     AmazonKU

THE NAGA: MM MONSTER ROMANCE (THE SANCTUARY: FOREST BOOK ONE) by Stella Rainbow

Khush – What were the chances of running into my mate the first time I visited the human world? Almost none. And yet, there he was, with sparkling blue eyes, brightly painted nails, a wide smile, and a sassy as fuck mouth. There was no way I was dropping the ball on this, but it wasn’t as easy as asking him out, even though he’d left me his number on my coffee cup. Being a supernatural in the human world was tough, but bringing a human into your world? Yeah, I was going to need some help. Dustin – Meeting the sexiest man alive in a coffee shop wasn’t something I’d anticipated, but I couldn’t just let him disappear into the crowd. When the man actually texted me, I soon figured out he was much more than a handsome face. Khush was a little grumpy, a little shy, and all kinds of sweet. I had a habit of jumping in feet first into new relationships, but for the first time I felt like it wouldn’t end in a disaster. Finding out there was more to Khush’s world than I could’ve ever imagined was just the cherry on top.     AmazonKU

BOUND BY FORCE (THE FATE BOUND SAGA BOOK TWO) by KD Fraser

Stolen away from my mates, I’ve now found myself imprisoned, and at the mercy of a man far worse than Zorvan ever was. Day in and day out I spend my time answering to every whim of my personal jailer while longing for Feldorn and the people there that I’ve grown to love and care for. Only…the cruel man in charge of making my life unbearable is not the one in charge. In fact, both of us are only pawns in a much grander scheme. It doesn’t take long for my tormentors plans to backfire, and soon we find ourselves in an unlikely alliance, working toward getting me freed from my cell in order to work toward the betterment of Sangaris. I’ve vowed that I won’t allow myself to care for him, but fate is holding me hostage once again. I only hope my mates back in Feldorn can forgive me.     AmazonKU

NOTHING ON THIS EARTH (WITCHES ON THE HILL BOOK ONE) by Ellen Dugan

You first met the Golden sisters in the Daughters Of Midnight novels. Now the Witches On The Hill are getting their very own spin-off stories.
Brynn Golden is the eldest of four bewitching sisters. Earthy, quiet, and hardworking, the curvy brunette is most at home in her gardens where she grows her blooming herbs and flowers that she works into stunning arrangements to sell at the local Farmers Market. Brynn’s whole world is rocked the day a gorgeous, shirtless hunk jumps over her fence and literally knocks her off her feet. Detective Austin Callahan is a divorced father of a young son, new to town, and very fascinated by Brynn Golden. Her kindness, down-to-earth practicality and intriguing ways make her unlike any other woman he has known before. However, no matter what he does, or how charming he tries to be, all he seems to do is irritate her. Although Brynn tells herself not to fall for Austin’s handsome looks and suave manners, his adorable son and a run-away chicken named Marigold may be conspiring to get these two together…and no matter what the obstacle, nothing on this earth can stop the power of true love.     Amazon

FATED TO THE FERAL WOLF (THE HUNTED OMEGAS BOOK TWO) by April L Moon

I never would have seen him coming, not in a million years. Feral. Growling. Terrifying. Until my wolf claimed him as hers. Shay – 
I’m a lot of things; a loyal best friend, music lover, introvert. All labels I’d happily claim as mine. Survivor of abuse, I’ll claim because it’s true, and I’m a survivor. But fated mate? That one feels like an ill-fitting glove. Especially when said mate has been feral for years, and nobody knows what sent him over the edge, let alone how to get him back.
But there’s no denying my wolf, and she wants him. So what’s a girl to do? Bathe the stinky wolf if he’s going to sneak into my bed and then play him Mozart until dawn. Obviously. But a fated mate connection is a once in a lifetime bond. And if he can’t turn back into a man . . . will I be alone forever, even with him at my side? Dirge – I’ve been on the run for so many years, I don’t remember how to be a man, not really. But Shay calls to that part of me, the part I hid away so long ago. She’s everything a man could want. Gorgeous, intelligent, and funny, all wrapped into a stunning, shyly sweet package. There’s nothing under the moon I want more than to hold her in my arms. That’s the problem, though; if I give into the urge, if I change back and take her as mine . . . I sign her death warrant. The fates have foretold it, and the only way I can save her is to never go back, no matter how badly it hurts. To save her, I have to stay a wolf.       AmazonKU

DEADLY LINEAGE: NECROMANCER TALES BOOK ONE byt MJ May

Shunned by most species and abandoned by their warlock fathers, necromancers are marginalized, feared, and reclusive. Erasmus Boone is different. His warlock father chose love instead of abandonment. Unusually powerful and talented, Boone’s embraced his necromantic abilities and managed to carve out an existence within a world that would rather he not exist at all. Humans aren’t the most respected species. Hell, they’re just a step above termites in the eyes of most. Detective Franklin O’Hare has never taken derision towards his humanity to heart. Determined to do the best given his human limitations, Detective O’Hare does whatever it takes to right the wrongs of the world—no matter the species concerned—even if that means working with a necromancer. Besides…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

WITCHY BUSINESS (AN AUDREY ROSE COZY MYSTERY BOOK TWO) by Amelia Ross

A rookie witch, family secrets, and shapeshifting shenanigans galore. Audrey just wants to curl up with her kitty in peace. But in this town, magic is a full-time job! Audrey thought mastering her spells was the hardest part of her day. That was before her estranged brother and eccentric aunt showed up, bringing the chaos of magical family secrets with them. To top it off, a chilling premonition of her best friend’s demise and a surprise breakup with her boyfriend throw her into a whirlwind. When evil spells are cast over her friends, Audrey has to set it all aside to save them. With the help of her feline familiar Victoria, Audrey’s sleuthing uncovers a secret society rife with shady dealings and dark revelations. Audrey has to figure out how to wield her newfound powers in time to save her friends before they become the next eerie legend whispered around town.   AmazonKU

OF MONSTERS AND MAGES (VICIOUS MONSTERS) by Leann Belle

The King of Devils stole my cat, now I’m going to take his head – My dating life was already hell before I was spirited away to this treacherous Labyrinth with pitfalls and traps around every turn. The King holds my best friend hostage, while the men in the maze play with my life like I’m a disposable toy. The Minotaur hunts the twisted corridors, while a mischievous fox tempts me into dangerous trials, where each encounter is more terrifying than the last. Theron, a handsome, black-horned Weaver of Nightmares, promises to be my guide, but I don’t know if he’s truly defying the King, or if his charming smile and playful banter are all a clever game. As these monsters work their way into my heart, I just hope I can trust them. Of Monsters and Mazes is a reimagining of The Labyrinth. This darker, grittier version of a classic fairytale will keep you as on edge as our heroine with its mix of spice, horror, fantasy, and romance.      AmazonKU

THE WITCHING HOURS by Victoria Danaan

ALL NEW. NOT A COMPILATION.Seven short stories on the outer edges of reality. This is speculative fiction as only Victoria Danann can deliver. In 1687 John and Cameron Campbell fled from Scotland to Massachusetts with their two little girls because Cameron was suspected of witchcraft. Herein, many generations later, are a smattering of accounts of what became of their offspring in modern times.   AmazonKU

MATING SEASON by Kitty Thomas

Pop Quiz: You’re a woman alone in the forest… would you rather run into a man or a bear? I’m lost out in the woods when I cross paths with a strange man. He offers to take me back to his campsite, feed me, get me warm, but every instinct in me screams NO! He is an opportunistic predator, and I am his prey. I run. He chases. And just before I’m traumatized for life, I hear a loud roar as a seven hundred pound Grizzly bear rips the man off me and mauls him to death. So…. Team Bear? If only it were so simple. This isn’t just any normal bear. He’s a bear shifter, and he’s convinced I’m his fated mate. I appreciate the life saving and all, but I have goals and dreams, and I won’t allow fate to play matchmaker for me, no matter how otherwise appealing the shifter in question may be.

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AN ARCHER’S DESTINY: MM EPIC FANTASY ROMANCE (OF CROWNS AND QUILLS BOOK TWO) by Casey Morales

A new love awakens. The world stands on the brink of war. Dark forces stir. Two brothers, finally reunited, travel worlds apart amidst the chaos. One seeks to rescue a kidnapped healer and avert a war; the other seeks answers and the slim hope of aid that might save their people. Neither is prepared for what they find.     AmazonKU

TEMPEST AWAKENING (DRAGONNE LIBRARY BOOK ONE) by Emma Moon

I always dreamed of finding my place in the world, but I never imagined it would be beside a dragon…Landing a job at The Dragonne Library, a haven for magical books, should have been a dream come true. Instead, an accidental bonding with a powerful dragon throws me headfirst into a world of danger and desire. There’s the loyal gargoyle shifter with his quiet strength. The arrogant fae with a chip on his shoulder. The tormented professor hiding a broken heart. And the shadowfae who seems to know my every secret. They’re everything I never knew I craved, and their touch ignites a fire within me. But my sudden bond with my dragon has drawn unwanted attention. Now, ancient forces are gathering, determined to destroy us all. And as the lines between loyalty and love blur, I must learn to choose my allies wisely, because in this world, falling for the wrong person could be my undoing.   AmazonKU

ONCE CHARMED TWICE CURSED by Shaylin Gandhi

Bria Radcliffe is Charmed, blessed at birth with the Mark of the fortune goddess. Armed with divine favor, Bria has survived freak storms, unearthed buried treasure, and secured her family’s fortune. Now she has no shortage of admirers clamoring to share her magical luck—of her hometown’s hundred eligible bachelors, ninety-nine have proposed.
Only Weston Wildes, her brother’s best friend, remains silent. He’s the only man Bria wants, but he bears the Mark of a Null—one whose touch can permanently negate her luck. Bria suspects Weston distances himself to protect her, but he doesn’t realize her “blessing” feels more like a curse, and that what she craves most—even more than him—is freedom from her Mark. When Bria’s brother arranges her marriage to a reviled duke, a masked highwayman kidnaps her en route to the ceremony. It’s then she realizes Weston isn’t the only Null in town. Now Bria’s captor holds the key to the life she’s always wanted—one that includes Weston and normalcy—if only she can convince the masked man to touch her before her luck runs out for good.     AmazonKU

WICKED BEASTS (MORETTI ACADEMY BOOK FIVE) by Allie Santos

Cut the head off evil and a worse one spawned in its place, except this time it was the only creature that could destroy me . . . and I wanted it to after what I did to Beckett. But if I gave up, everything would end, and my remaining mates would meet the same fate—which wasn’t an option. It left me with one choice—find a way to break our mate bonds. A potentially useless hope, but I was desperate. When I found the monster that created me, if I didn’t win, he’d take out all of us. But my mates refused to let me act alone, and as hard as I fought, I couldn’t escape the sweet embrace of my wicked beasts.     AmazonKU

WOLF’S FORBIDDEN CURSE (SILVERLEAF WOLVES BOOK TWO) by Elena Blake

A new town, a hidden pack of werewolves, and a past that won’t stay buried. I arrive in Solara Bay with nothing but a few dollars and a dark past I’m desperate to leave behind. My only chance at a fresh start comes from the kindness of Al, a bar owner who gives me a job and a place to stay. But peace is elusive. This beach town harbors a pack of werewolves, and I soon find myself entangled in their world. Rory, a dangerously sexy and mysterious werewolf, awakens desires in me I’ve never felt before, yet the danger surrounding his pack pulls me deeper into their deadly politics. Rogue werewolves and ancient curses threaten the town, and with every move I make to build a new life, I risk exposing my secrets and losing the newfound sense of safety I’ve finally found. With my past closing in and danger around every corner, I must choose: run again or fight for the place and people I’ve come to love. But staying means facing an enemy more powerful than any I’ve encountered, risking not just myself, but my heart and the very lives of those who have become my family.     AmazonKU

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

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL). 

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ROMANCING REM’EB (ICE PLANET CLONES BOOK THREE) by Ruby Dixon

I feel like an outsider wherever I go. Croatoan, the Icehome Beach…neither place is home to me. So when a group heads off to the fruit caves to investigate thievery, I go with them. Any excuse to get away from the beach, where I’ve made a fool of myself in front of my ex and his new mate. Things go from bad to worse as I’m kidnapped by strangers. These new people have four arms, long fluffy tails, and arching horns. They aren’t like any aliens I’ve seen before, and they live in the warm caverns below the mountains. They should be the enemy. I should hate them for snatching me. But the chief’s son says I’m the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen…New plan: I romance the chief’s son until he frees me. What could possibly go wrong?     AmazonKU

XALAN MATED: XALANITE MATES BOOK THREE by A J Mullican

T’raat crash-lands in the strangest of places: a Midwest farm. The pale-skinned humans are weird enough, but the beasts they befriend and tame are even more unbelievable! To top it all off, the farmer’s daughter, Leigh Hall, sets his hearts aflutter and his n’ril into hyperdrive. T’raat will have to make a decision, though, when the Xalanite elders arrive to bring their wayward pilot home.     AmazonKU

CHANCE (MINDSET DUET BOOK TWO) by C J Dragon

It’s an arduous task to start over on a new, unexplored planet, but that’s what Chance Bradford signed up for. As a Mindset Two, his empathy and training helps his fellow colonists, allaying their fears and bolstering their confidence. At least, until the dragons were seen flying high above the colony dome. Discovering that only he can communicate with the telepathic ‘dragons’ comes at a price, their first meeting full of terror and pain. Trying to understand a completely alien race strains Chance’s abilities and puts him in the sights of the humans that want the planet for themselves alone. Will Chance be able to forge a peace between the colony and the dragon’s Flight? Is friendship even possible between the two species? Will humans become the dragon’s prey, or perhaps something else altogether?

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ALIEN WARRIOR VINDICATED (GALACTIC GLADIATOR GAMES BOOK SIX) by Margo Bond Collins

He’s an assassin who works for his planet’s government, a silent shadow who kills without compunction. She’s a crisis-intervention counselor who’s certain any emotional damage can be healed through talking about it. Now they’re in each other’s heads…and determined to free themselves from one another. Welcome to the Galactic Gladiator Games, where the toughest aliens in the galaxy fight for the most prestigious titles. But these games come with a twist: every alien warrior is mentally and emotionally bound to a potential Earth mate, forced to work with her to overcome their enemies–and sometimes each other.   AmazonKU

HIS LITTLE MORGANITE (ELEADIAN MATES BOOK EIGHT) by Paige Michaels

Ava has it all. Great job. Great friends. Great apartment. She’s also got a body men drool over, and she knows it. She’s a little-black-dress, high heels, perfect makeup kind of gal. She’s pretty bored with her life though, so who cares if a trip to Club Zoom finds her chosen by an Eleadian male? As a science fiction author, Ganrax spends his days sequestered in his office. He hasn’t had much of a social life for years. It’s time to make changes, starting with procuring a mate, someone who will liven things up and bring him out of his shell. Ava’s heart nearly beats out of her chest when her best friend is instantly chosen by one of the tallest men she’s ever seen. In a near panic, it takes her a while to realize Mia isn’t the only one of them who will be leaving Earth tonight. The blond giant blocking Ava from getting to her friend is also sucking the oxygen out of the room, and when he touches her, she knows her life is about to undergo a drastic change.     AmazonKU

CONFLICT LESSENS: SAPPHIC SPACE FANTASY (MAGIC OF THE GALAXY BOOK THREE) by Harlowe Frost

The Krottel have been found on Earth, yet the officials don’t seem worried. Is their trust in the safety of the planet well founded or a colossal mistake? Viera has decided to leave her teaching career. She has her hands full as one of the Pillars of earth, a magic wielder, and a person who knows about aliens. Part of this position is being subjected to the red tape of the government officials. Watching her friend, Betsy, navigate those obstacles almost makes it worth it. Despite the krottel, an alien race, found on Earth, the officials decide the threat isn’t large enough to take action. Concerned their lackadaisical approach will precipitate disaster for earth, but unable to do anything about it, Viera heads to Abritos, the chanzii home planet, with Thorn to see if it’ll be ready for their repopulation soon. Everything seems to be going in the right direction for both Thorn’s planet and earth. But why does Thorn’s ship find a krottel ship near earth every time they scan?   AmazonKU

ALIEN MINOTAUR’S PRIZE (STARLIGHT BRIDES) by Hattie Jacks

He’s a growly alien minotaur who wants more from me than a marriage…Cleaning out the oxygen scrubbers on the S.C Britannia, the last and only hope for the British nation, is not everyone’s idea of a great job, but it’s all I’ve got. Working as a ‘mudlark’ isn’t glamorous, but having lost my family I don’t have any other options, so I get on with it as best I can. Until I happen across my boss selling our supplies to an alien troll. I never thought I’d enter the Starlight Lottery to escape my fate, nor that my selection would be immediate. And then I find out if I want to get away, I have to marry an alien minotaur, who just happens to be a king. So far, so fairy tale…the catch…King Asteron needs an heir, and he wants to get started straight away.     AmazonKU

RESCUED BY THE ALIEN ACOLYTE by Lara Roth

Loelle – A smuggling job gone wrong lands me in deep trouble. Captured by the Order, ruthless inquisitors hellbent on purging any defiance. They unleash their most brutal enforcer – Finzar. He is a sizzling zealot, his allure hardwired to ignite rather than extinguish. At first, he’s just their merciless disciple tormenting me. My unbreakable spirit stirs something feral underneath his scorching stare – the lost heretic he buried, blazing back to life. With each failed attempt to break me, I fan those smoldering embers until Finzar’s conditioning detonates into ultimate heresy. Can I, a lowly criminal, sway this tormented enforcer to sacrifice the only existence he’d ever known and escape with me to freedom? Finzar – I am the Order’s dark blade until I’m tasked with neutralizing Loelle, an outlaw whose spirit awakens forbidden cravings for freedom I thought I purged. Her radiance dissolves my cruel indoctrinations, leaving only all-consuming devotion. This scornful hellion makes my body respond to unholy urges I’ve never felt before. So for the first time, I blasphemously claim this scorching criminal queen – to possess utterly, guard zealously, ravage without restraint. Any threats to our illicit union faces my feral fury. If we don’t escape the Order’s clutches, they’ll sacrifice us to fuel an ancient god’s return and we will both be extinguished forever.

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SAVED BY THE PRISONER by Ella Maven

VS Note: A re-edited and expanded re-release.

I find her bruised and battered amongst the rubble of an escape pod. Her kind hates me for what I am, and while she didn’t have a hand in sending me to this planet, my heart has been hardened to anything but survival. The monsters on this planet will chew her up and spit her out in pieces. And I, prisoner 032 of Prison Planet Xal, might be the worst monster of them all. But fate, and our bodies, have other plans. And now to keep her safe, I’ll risk everything…even my own life.   AmazonKU

ESCAPE CLAUSE (COSMIC MATES BOOK ONE) by Cara Bristol

After a nano-virus devastates Caradonia, leaving the planet in desperate need of women, leader Krogan launches a last-ditch effort to save their civilization—convince men to accept human brides through Cosmic Mates. Krogan himself has no time or desire for a wife. A driven workaholic, he’s focused on solving his planet’s problems and maintaining peace in the world. But his people look to him to set an example. If he doesn’t take a wife through Cosmic Mates no one else will either. Thankfully, there’s an escape clause, and at the end of the trial period, he intends to use it. Fleeing a horrid and powerful man, Hope Bennett reluctantly agrees to a marriage of convenience with an alien. The last thing she desires is to be locked into an unwanted union. Been there, almost did that. Fortunately, the escape clause in the contract gives her an out, and when it’s safe, she can go home to Terra Nova. Hope and Krogan promise each other a marriage in name only and vow to separate when the contract provisions are satisfied. But as they let down their guard, they recognize a kindred spirit in each other. Love and passion blossom, and each begins to long for a deeper, permanent union. Just as their secret wishes are about to be fulfilled, violent tensions erupt out of the pandemic, forcing Krogan into a dilemma—to save Hope he must invoke the escape clause of their marriage contract. If he sends her away, will she ever come back?     AmazonKU

BLOOD CONFIRMED (WRITTEN BY FATE BOOK TWO) by Viola Grace

Her training is to heal, but her blood wants to rule. An approaching armada will have to decide for her. Neffa was raised to forage, heal, and embrace her local community. Her skills are stellar, earning her a place in the royal palace when healing is necessary. Born of a local and a member of an alien race, she is hated by the occupants of the palace. While treating the king, she is injured in a skirmish with the crown prince. The resulting laceration isn’t serious, but the guard commander realizes what he’s seeing. Her blood is the blood of the royal house. There can be no mistake. Duke Morro is sent to guard her on the way to the compound where her kind is contained. He learns a few things when he meets her parents, and after the shock wears off, he understands a bit of what is going on in the village. The world they stand on doesn’t belong to his people; it belongs to hers.     Amazon

ALIEN PRINCE FAKE FIANCE (LUMERIAN KNIGHTS BOOK FIVE) by Becca Brayden

She should refuse. She should say no. She should walk away. When Ashlyn’s sister calls with a life-and-death emergency, she races to her sister’s side, no questions asked. Turns out the emergency isn’t really about her sister at all. The king of Caldor wants Ashlyn, a mere human, to choose between five immortal, royal alien princes and pretend to be engaged to one of them?! In what crazy fantasy world did the alien king think that she—and her new fake fiancé—could then fool the most powerful people on the Intergalactic Council into believing they were madly in love, destined to be together, and somehow steal a Council seat right out from under their noses in a dangerous, sadistic political trial designed to end both their lives? Hundreds of worlds and trillions of lives hang in the balance, including her own, in this epic love story full of passion, dark secrets, and otherworldly beings. And the only way to make a fake engagement look real with the possessive alpha male warrior she ends up with? One sultry, steamy kiss at a time. Failure is not an option, and neither is keeping the powerful alien prince who is dangerously close to stealing her heart.

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FORBIDDEN (THE WRONG ALPHA BOOK FIVE) by Alessandra Hazard

VS Note: MM SFR.

Forced to marry an alpha three times his age after his first heat, Lucien no longer believes in happily ever after. Bound by a marriage of convenience to a distant husband who loves his first spouse, Lucien doesn’t expect to ever know true love or attraction. But Aksel changes everything. Aksel Cleghorn, his husband’s alpha son. Aksel is the only person in the world who makes Lucien feel like he belongs. Over the years, the connection between them grows into something more. Something they are not supposed to feel for each other. Something neither of them can control or resist. It’s wrong on so many levels. They have to stop. But can they? Please note: this book is set on an alien planet similar to contemporary Earth, and the characters don’t have human biology [alpha/omega mating cycles, shapeshifter sex, a male with breasts, male lactation, scenting, knotting].      AmazonKU

THE LAST ALPHA KING: AN OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE by Belle Knock

Every omega on this planet wants me dead. But I’m not going to die. I’m going to survive long enough to get my revenge on the king. He killed my brother. Now, I’ll kill him. But to get close to the alpha king, I’ll have to marry him first. —Swan     AmazonKU

AQUARIAN KING’S PRIZE (WARLORDS OF MYTHOS) by Sara Ivy Hill

I’ve been running for most of my life, but I never imagined that one day I’d be chased down by an aquatic alien warlord…Krakenos terrifies me. But part of me wants to turn around and run right back to him. Before we met, I was abducted and imprisoned, forced to compete on an intergalactic game show for a violent, lustful audience. He’s a prisoner like me, planning to escape back to his homeworld—a place that sounds too amazing to be true. And he wants to bring me with him. Accepting his hand means becoming his mate—his queen tasked with helping him continue his once-mighty race. There’d be no turning back if I do. And I know if I give in to his tantalizing touch, I’ll never want to let go. So instead, I keep running. But what happens when Krakenos finally catches me?     AmazonKU

ANDROBIOTICA 2: JOURNEY IN TIME by David Gittle

VS Note: Not listed as a romance although there’s mention of romance in the blurb and reviews.

After unceremoniously losing his job, Special Investigator Derrick Faulk is summoned by his close friend, Adrien Mattias, a developer of best-in-class nearly human Androids, for a mission that holds the future of their world in the balance. “Time is of the Essence,” as Adrien likes to say, and the clock is ticking. Romantic sparks fly, and guns blaze in “Androbiotica 2: Journey in Time,” the sequel to “The Androbiotica File: Nearly Human.” Go with Derrick and his brilliant associate, Kristina Flemming, AndroBiotica’s Director of Research, for a ride into the future that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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THE HADES CALCULUS (GUNMETAL OLYMPUS BOOK ONE) by Maria Ying

VS Note: Lesbian SFR.

For generations, colossi have besieged the gates of Elysium. Each day, the city’s fall looms closer. As one of Elysium’s rulers, Hades has long sought to break this stalemate. In Persephone, a cyborg tailor-made to kill, she finds the key to victory and the perfect pilot for her war machine. She will acquire Persephone at any cost. Born to wield violence and with the bloodthirst to match, Persephone chafes under her mother’s control. At the first opportunity, she brutally breaks free and seeks sanctuary with the unlikeliest of patrons: the Lord of the Machine Dead, the Master of the Underworld. All Hades and Persephone have to do to realize their goals is to navigate the city’s treacherous politics—and survive the coming war.

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A SPARKLER FOR HIS BADGE by Astrid Eliasen

VS note: From JUNE 29

Jenna – Family + fireworks + alcohol = Jenna desperate for a minute of peace and quiet. But as the sober one, it’s her job to make sure the most serious fourth of July injuries are some scorched eyebrows. So when a quick break in a nearby field reveals a smoking hunk of metal, she feels compelled to make sure everyone is okay. Except the person she finds inside isn’t family, and he isn’t human. The sparkly rainbow creature raises some kind of weapon, but his eyes aren’t saying attack, they’re saying…oh f- Taq’ill – The enforcer of the galaxy, Taq’ill lives to ensure that uncontacted species stay that way. Nothing can interfere with their development. But some people seem to think Earth is the exception to that rule. Unscrupulous men keep breaching the no contact zone to find their “mates”. All females are the same. No woman is worth the risk of contaminating a whole civilization. But maybe with the help of the curvy human in front of him, he might uncover the secrets that keep drawing people to this backwater planet.     AmazonKU

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VS: The MMC from my new release BADARI MEDIC, Brent, first appeared as a supporting character in AYDARR, book one of the award winning series. Genetic engineering, fated mates, alien abduction, forced proximity, strong FMC’s…

AYDARR (A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL): Sectors New Allies Series Book 1 

Jill Garrison, a maintenance tech at the Sectors Amarcae 7 colony, goes to sleep one night as usual only to wake up in her nightgown stranded in the middle of a forest on an unknown world. There’s no time to think as she’s stalked by carnivorous predators and rescued by genetically engineered warriors calling themselves the Badari. Turns out they and she, along with her whole colony, are now prisoners of the Khagrish, a ruthless race of alien scientists. Working for enemies of the Sectors, the Khagrish have created the Badari to be super soldiers.

Aydarr, the Badari alpha, isn’t sure he can trust Jill but his attraction to her is undeniable. He impulsively claims her as his mate to prevent her death at the hands of the Khagrish.

Can he continue to protect her from the experiments already underway? Will his claiming her put his pack in jeopardy from their alien masters?

As Jill searches for a way to rescue her fellow humans and get them all to safety, she finds herself falling for Aydarr, despite the secrets he’s keeping. She has a few of her own.

The situation becomes dire when Aydarr and his pack are sent offplanet on a mission, leaving Jill unprotected, prey for the senior scientist. Can she escape the experiments he has in mind for her? Will she be able to thwart the Khagrish plans and liberate humans and Badari alike? How will she and Aydarr reunite?

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HOOKING CAPTAIN TEETH: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by Marilyn Barr

Captain Teeth – Orders—giving them, writing them, signing for them, and taking them—fill a Captain’s life. I miss the days when I climbed under skirts while on land and climbed the ratlines after we weighed anchor. The black spot on my pirate heart is due to my failure to find my lady love despite scouring the Caribbean for years. I’ve watched me hearties fall in love and drop from the sweet trade like flies, but this voyage to drop off my Quartermaster with his new bride in Mexico may break me…Sabrina – Why shouldn’t I partake in the fancies of the human world when I sprout legs once a month? Swilling rum, dancing on tables, singing bawdy songs, and sampling every scallywag who catches my eye is harmless fun. I tell myself my behavior is entertainment…not to forget my soulmate who abandoned me five years ago at Maude’s Tavern. After a night of passion, he flipped a doubloon onto the sheets and sailed away. I can’t believe the scourge of the seven seas mistook his lady love for a common strumpet! My kind mates for life so if I ever see him again, I’ll sink him and his ship. Nobody humiliates a Kraken.   AmazonKU

DAWN OF FLAMES (DRAGONS OF EMBER HOLLOW BOOK THREE) by Tessa Hale

Ripped from my mates. Taken by an evil who has it out for us all. And it’s all I can do to hold on, just hoping that they will find me before it’s too late. Because I’m in the clutches of someone who only wants one thing…power. Power that only I can give them. And I’m a second away from breaking. But my captor is revealing secrets. Ones that have the potential to bring my world crumbling down. And not just mine but the entire dragon species’, too. Now, we’re racing against the clock to keep those secrets buried and me safe. But our enemies are circling. And sometimes the deadliest are the ones you least expect.   AmazonKU   AB

SONG OF SILENCE: A NOWHERE NOVEL by A J Mullican and Ariel Dawn

A siren’s curse. A lure impossible to fight. A legend in the making. When Stormy Jones tragically crashes in the outskirts of Nowhere, North Carolina, losing her parents, any chance for answers as to why they brought her there disappear along with her voice, leaving so many questions. Why did she have to lose them? Why can’t anyone hear her? Why Nowhere, of all places? On the lakeside of a strange town filled with even stranger happenings, the last thing Stormy expects is to find three tempting heartthrobs who are hellbent on helping her find the answers she seeks in her life, and in her heart. Will Stormy embrace the tides of fate once and for all and find her voice, or will she be cursed to suffer in silence forever?     AmazonKU

GRAVE MISFORTUNE by Nazri Noor

War-weary mercenary Leoric has traded his sword for a shovel, burying the undead blight that plagues the little town of Barrowdeep. Now he fights for the living instead of against them. Fae trickster Orphium travels from town to town, stealing human trinkets and memories through games of chance. He’s desperate to fill the hollow in his heart, but the hunger never goes away. Barrowdeep is ripe for the picking, except the nosy local gravedigger keeps interfering. But when Leoric unearths an ancient fae artifact, Orphium knows he’ll stop at nothing to possess the powerful coin. And the undead will stop at nothing to possess him. Orphium and Leoric must fight the undead together before tensions and their shadowy pasts rise to the surface — and before an even darker evil awakens beneath Barrowdeep.     AmazonKU

APPLES DIPPED IN GOLD (FAIRY TALE RETELLING BOOK TWO) by Scarlett St Clare

This woman had carved her name in my heart long ago and I still bled from that open wound. She was my curse and I wanted to be free. Orphaned at a young age, Samara has been left under the care of her three horrible brothers for many long years. But just when she thinks she cannot take another day of their abuse, a handsome prince offers for her hand in marriage. Samara’s brothers agree to the wedding in exchange for a large dowry, but on her way to salvation in her new kingdom, her carriage is ambushed and she is rescued by Lore, the wicked Prince of Nightshade, who demands a favor in return. Samara believes that Lore’s request is meant to punish her for her crimes against his kind…but punishment is only half of Lore’s plan. The truth is that the Elven Prince has pined after Samara for seven long years. His power over poisons rivals none in the Enchanted Forest, but Samara is a new kind of toxin in his blood, and all he can think about. Can the Prince of Nightshade manage to find a remedy, or will he succumb to her love?

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KIDNAPPING THEIR THIRD: OURS EVERMORE BOOK FOUR by RK Munin

Cora – After only two dates, Cora Walsh is convinced David Pike is genuinely a nice guy. He’s a gentle giant she wants to climb like a sexy tree. She might even consider letting him spend the night at her place—maybe. Then all hell breaks loose. She finds out her best friend was turned into a vampire when the two of them were abducted by an even more powerful vampire. She thinks rescue is imminent when a stranger digs her out of a pile of rubble. Then the stranger casually executes her abductor, shifts into a griffin, and flies off with her. She’s been kidnapped from her abduction! Now she’s being held by a guy who can’t string more than two words together at a time and refuses to let her go. Pike – Pike fell in love with a feral vampire at their first meeting. The poor creature couldn’t even remember his name. Pike had hoped Kimble would get better, but even after months together, the vampire was still the same. Forced to work three jobs to keep the two of them housed and fed, Pike’s exhausted and constantly worried. Then he meets Cora. Both his human and bear side immediately know she’s their mate. If she’s his mate, it means she must also be part of Kimble’s flock…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

PLUM PUDDING PERIL (MURDER IN THE MIX BOOK 50) by Addison Moore

VS Note: A baker who sees the dead…

It’s Christmas in Honey Hollow, and Lottie finds herself in a recipe for disaster. A naughty elf with a penchant for loose women shows up, not to mention the long-lost relatives coming out of the woodwork—and Lottie, herself, is in store for the shock of a lifetime. The holiday season in Honey Hollow is more than just merry and bright—it’s downright deadly.     AmazonKU

THE WRONG FAMILIAR: CARNIVAL OF MYSTERIES by Megan Derr

Ninos has been training all his life to be a sylvan mage. Trees, plants, herbs, flowers, fruits, berries, nuts—he knows them all, and he intends to use that knowledge for the good of his home, a village he has not seen in more than a decade. The final step to becoming a full-fledged mage is the conjuring and binding of a familiar, a faithful companion and guide who will supplement his power and remain at his side the rest of his life. Instead of a sylvan familiar, like a unicorn or stag, however, something goes horribly awry and Ninos finds himself bound instead to Sinn, a raven familiar meant for dark magics. Neither is happy about it. Ninos wants a familiar who can help him with life, with growing and restoring a place destroyed by fire and plague. Sinn should be helping to raise the dead or cast blood workings. They were never meant to meet, let alone be bound. Bindings are permanent, however, and cannot be broken. Their only chance at setting this wrong to rights is to locate the dark mage that Sinn was meant for, hope they in turn have Ninos’ true familiar, and perform a rare but not impossible switch.   AmazonKU

EMERGENCE: ECLIPSED EVOLUTION PHASE THREE by Kim Harrison

As time has passed, Dr. Renee Caisson has begun to see the demonic, alien August as more than a research subject or an unlikely colleague—they’ve become friends. And together she and August have helped the two societies of Nextdoor and Earth through the confusion of first contact, the danger of misunderstandings, and the anger of mistreatment. But when a popular blogger and conspiracy theorist twists August’s words, an uproar ensues, turning a powerful section of human society against the Neighbors—and resulting in Renee’s house arrest. Her could-be boyfriend, Major Jackson, says it’s to protect her, though that’s not how Renee sees it. Torn between duty and friendship, August jumps Renee to freedom, fully aware that the journey might reveal more to her than she should know. The wily Neighbor has pieced together that Renee has been unconsciously using their magic, a fact that, if revealed, will cause more, not less, conflict between the humans and Neighbors. For if the people of Earth can master magic and exile August’s people again, the Neighbors will not survive.

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HOW TO BE A GOOD VILLAIN: A FANTASY ROMCOM (HOW TO VILLAIN ON ROMCOM) by Jamie Dalton

Lillith Shadowend is the most powerful villain in three kingdoms, but corrupting the insufferably pure-hearted Prince Asher is a tall order, even for her. Disguised as a castle maid, Lillith attempts every devilish scheme and seductive trick to unravel Asher’s shining reputation, yet the pampered prince manages to evade her efforts with infuriating optimism. Worse still, the more time Lillith spends scrubbing the manor floors, the more she finds herself falling for Asher’s spirit, empathy, and hidden quirks beneath the princely facade. With her icy heart melting fast, Lillith must decide whether to abandon her wicked ways for a chance at an epic, star-crossed love or to deliver Asher to darkness. Because even the noblest heroes hide secrets that could ruin everything.   AmazonKU

HOW TO DUMP A VAMPIRE (HOW TO VILLAIN ON ROMCOM) by Jamie Dalton

She’s a reclusive witch with a dark secret. He’s a charming vampire prince. Together, they’re a disaster waiting to happen. Thorn, a powerful witch, has perfected the art of isolation in her warded forest cottage. But when a blizzard dumps an injured vampire on her doorstep, her carefully constructed solitude crumbles faster than day-old bread. Suddenly trapped with a chatty royal, Thorn finds herself aggressively kneading dough to avoid confronting the unwanted guest—and the fated mate bond she’d rather forget. Prince Draven is charming, infuriating, and impossible to ignore. Torn between duty to his realm and the undeniable pull he feels toward Thorn, he finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew. As he recovers under her reluctant care, Draven becomes determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding the prickly witch who saved his life—and why she’s so intent on punishing innocent loaves of bread. As the snow piles up outside, so does the tension within. Can these two opposites rise to the occasion, or will their secrets leave them in a jam? One thing’s for sure: this storm is baking up more than just bread.     AmazonKU

THE QUIET ALPHA AND HIS FOX: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (WEST COAST COYOTES BOOK TWO) by Aria Grace

Waylan, a lone alpha coyote, is afflicted with something shifters call The Quiet. Humans might call it depression, but with shifters, it mostly means he just wants peace and serenity. He grew up with the West Coast Coyotes under Esteban but when he was twenty, he needed to go off on his own to find space. Rather than allow him to go feral, Esteban asked him to run one of their small farms and grow pawflower, a restricted substance within shifter communities. That allowed him to exercise his alpha muscle while living mostly in solitude. Mostly content. Joe has been walking and living off the land since his senior year of high school. He’s been on his own, just trying to survive. He travels light with nothing more than an old phone that only works when he gets a few dollars to put minutes on it, usually from cashing in cans or washing windows for businesses. When he stumbles upon a remote farm, he decides to make camp for the night and get some rest. Little does he know the alpha of the farm is about to teach him what it truly means to need a pack.   AmazonKU

OWL SHOOK UP (THE OWL STAR WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK 16) by Leanne Leeds

When Aunt Gwennie’s famous snickerdoodles go missing before the annual cookie competition, Astra and her sisters prepare for a bitter battle over the sweet treats. But the trouble turns deadly when Aunt Gwennie’s rival, Agatha Blackwell, is found dead with a snickerdoodle stuffed in her mouth. With Archie’s help, Astra dives into the cutthroat competition of Forkbridge’s baking scene. Secrets are simmering about Agatha’s controversial new recipe, stolen ingredients, and suspected poisonings. As she sifts through motives and investigates shifty behavior behind the scenes, Astra discovers that she may be in over her head. Can Astra clear Aunt Gwennie’s name and crack the case before the cookie crumbles? Or will the sisters watch Aunt Gwennie’s cookie legacy come crashing down like an underbaked soufflé?     AmazonKU

NANNY FOR BIKER WOLF DADDY (FATED TO THE WOLF BOOK FIVE) by Brittany White

I followed my best friend, Beth, to Angel’s Creek after she married the wolf shifter of her dreams. There was nothing left for me in Wyoming, as my fiancé had been killed several years ago. Soon after arriving in this New Mexico town, I was hired as a nanny for Cat and Drake, two adorable wolf shifter pups, who soon captured my heart. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with their ruggedly handsome father, Rory, who was the leader of a motorcycle club. One touch, one kiss, and I lost my heart. However, he was my boss and was off-limits. I reveled in my role of caretaker for the pups while trying to keep my love for Rory, and my identity as a witch, hidden. I was content playing the role of an adoring nanny to Drake and Cat, while I cherished the moments I spent with their father. A rival club, comprised of exiled wolf shifters hell bent on causing trouble, brought danger into our lives, threatening the peaceful existence I had created.  We made sweet love a few times and he said he wanted to talk about our relationship. Just when I thought that a happy life with Rory and the kids was possible, Eva, Rory’s ex, danced back into the scene after being gone for four years, and she wanted Rory and the kids back. I left, vowing that I would not interfere with their relationship. Soon, I discovered that I had taken a piece of Rory with me – our unborn child.     AmazonKU

CHARM SCHOOL (HEDGEWITCH FOR HIRE BOOK 12) by Christine Pope

Selena Marx is running out of time. The baby she’s having with her husband, Calvin Standingbear, is coming soon, and she has yet to find someone she trusts to take over her shop during her maternity leave. After all, the last time she hired an assistant it ended…badly. So who can blame her for worrying about disaster striking twice? She’s resigned to temporarily shuttering Once in a Blue Moon — jeopardizing all her hard work — when a solution arrives on the wings of a Tarot reading. Selena’s long-lost half-sister, Chloe Fairfield, who’s eager to learn more about her own psychic gifts. Selena’s instincts tell her it’s safe to give Chloe the keys to the shop. Chloe is barely settled in her rental place when her ex-boyfriend turns up dead in the living room. Suspicion casts a dark cloud over Chloe’s future, and Selena’s peace of mind. But baby due dates wait for no one, and Selena turns to her psychic gifts once again to reveal the truth hidden behind a veil of black magic…before her water breaks.

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STRONG ALPHA: MM MPREG ROMANCE (OMEGAS INN LOVE BOOK SIX) by Lorelai M Hart

I’m too busy for an omega. That’s what everyone tells me. My passion is my work and my work is my passion. When those two things collide, there is no such thing as a day off. I’m a strongman, and that means my days are structured from the time I wake up until the time I collapse into bed, when I’m prepping for a competition. My meals. My workouts. Even my free time, all of it is consumed by my work. But my mountain lion craves an omega to care for. Someone to be by my side. A loving fave to seek out in the crowd. If I had my mate, my life would be whole. No scheduled time for dating for this alpha. So, when I receive a letter from Franklin at the Bearclaw Inn, I take things into my own hands and get on the plane. They say that a match is guaranteed if you go, and I’m not wasting a second of this weekend.     AmazonKU

GUARDED BY THE LESHY: MONSTER SECURITY AGENCY by Cara Wylde

I am a force of nature, misshapen and untameable, until I meet her. My mission is to deliver the human bride to her husband-to-be. She’s to be married into one of the most powerful families in the state. Her husband is a spiritual leader, and he has one condition – she must prove she’s worthy. Through the deepest woods, she must walk alone to meet him at the luxurious, isolated resort where their fates will be bound. The bride’s father is not heartless, though. He knows the woods are dangerous, so he hires me to escort and protect his daughter. Because I can become one with the trees…I am to guard her from the shadows. My voice – the rustle of leaves, my hands – the branches she clings to. She must never know I’m there, even as her sweet innocence coaxes my body into taking a shape that allows us to touch. I change what I am, just for her. This love is forbidden. She belongs to someone else, and I belong to the forest.   AmazonKU

TIN GOD (ELEMENTAL COVENANT BOOK FIVE) by Elizabeth Hunter

Everything comes to an end. Brigid Connor is a vampire familiar with ghosts. The ghosts of her past, the ghosts of her victims, and the ghosts of those she couldn’t save. Now in the wilds of America’s most remote frontier, she’ll face a specter who has haunted her steps, a fire vampire with a baffling connection to Brigid’s mate, her clan, and those she holds most dear. Tenzin is an immortal who has lived a hundred lives. She’s been a daughter, a sister, a villain, and a hero. With every millennium, she has evolved, cutting ties with the past and moving forward with relentless focus, a survivor among the fiercest predators in history. But history has a way of finding those who flee from it. Tin God is a crossover between the Elemental Covenant and the Elemental Legacy novels. It is the final book in the Elemental Covenant series by eleven-time USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Hunter.

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BLACK BIRD ORACLE: A NOVEL (ALL SOULS SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Deborah Harkness

Deborah Harkness first introduced the world to Diana Bishop, an Oxford scholar and witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew de Clermont in A Discovery of Witches. Drawn to each other despite long-standing taboos, these two otherworldly beings found themselves at the center of a battle for a lost, enchanted manuscript known as Ashmole 782. Since then, they have fallen in love, traveled to Elizabethan England, dissolved the Covenant between the three species, and awoken the dark powers within Diana’s family line. Now, Diana and Matthew receive a formal demand from the Congregation: They must test the magic of their seven-year-old twins, Pip and Rebecca. Concerned with their safety and desperate to avoid the same fate that led her parents to spellbind her, Diana decides to forge a different path for her family’s future and answers a message from a great-aunt she never knew existed, Gwyneth Proctor, whose invitation simply reads: It’s time you came home, Diana. On the hallowed ground of Ravenswood, the Proctor family home, and under the tutelage of Gwyneth, a talented witch grounded in higher magic, a new era begins for Diana: a confrontation with her family’s dark past and a reckoning for her own desire for even greater power—if she can let go, finally, of her fear of wielding it. In this stunning new novel, grand in scope, Deborah Harkness deepens the beloved world of All Souls with powerful new magic and long-hidden secrets, and the path Diana finds at Ravenswood leads to the most consequential moments yet in this cherished series.

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A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME by Mary McMyne

England, 1591. Rose Rushe’s passion for life runs deep—she loves mead and music, meddles with astrology, and laughs at her mother’s warnings to guard her reputation. When Rose’s father dies and a noble accuses her and her dear friend Cecely of witchcraft, they flee to the household of respected alchemists in London. But as their bond deepens, their sanctuary begins to feel more like a cage. To escape, they turn to the occult, secretly casting charms and selling astrological advice in the hopes of building a life together. This thriving underground business leads Rose to fair young noble Henry and playwright Will Shakespeare, and so begins a brief, tempestuous, and powerful romance—one filled with secret longings and deep betrayals.  In this world of dazzling masques and decadent feasts, where the stars decide futures, Rose will write her own fate instead.

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WILD MAGIC BOOK EIGHT by Odette C Bell

Lillian can’t stop dreaming of the end. It’s coming faster than she can stop. When someone starts setting off bombs in Fairbridge, Lillian and William investigate, but they can’t get to the culprit fast enough. They’re pulled into another fight with the White Knights. But this time they come face to face with one of the original instigators – Leon. He’s back, and there may be no stopping him. As William and Lillian are forced to battle through Fairbridge to save it, they’re thrown together. But no matter how close they get, nothing can happen. If William surrenders to his feelings for Lillian, his power will burn him. And Lillian will never let that happen. No matter what it takes to save him and the city.   AmazonKU

VIPER (THE DARK IN YOU BOOK 10) by Suzanne Wright

“You will be chained to him forever, and you cannot imagine what that will mean for you.” Ella has been walking close to danger her whole life. As an incantor she uses her powers to protect innocents, often putting herself in harm’s way. But she’s never felt anything like the way her skin electrifies when a certain gang member – one rumoured to be a fallen archangel – locks eyes with her across a crowded bar. She can’t help but feel like maybe he’s been in her life before…Viper, president of the Black Saints’ motorcycle club, carries heavy secrets. He has been searching for his mate across lifetimes. Now he’s finally got her in his sights he’ll do anything to keep her, even if that means destroying himself in the process. They took her from him once, he’s not going to let it happen again. But as foes old and new close in, Ella and Viper’s bond will be pushed to the limit. Will their love endure, or will they reach breaking point?

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BEAUTIFUL VILLAIN: A DARK & SPICY MODERN JAY GATSBY (GILDED MONSTERS) by Rebecca F Kenney

Daisy Finnegan is looking forward to the endless golden freedom of summer. No more college, no more pressure, no more worries. But when her cousin goes missing at an exclusive house party, Daisy is all too ready to confront the mysterious host…only to discover the wealthy recluse is Jay Gatsby, her childhood sweetheart—now sinfully hot and impossible to deny. She could never resist him, and it isn’t long before she’s entangled in a web of wealth and lies and obsession, culminating in a shocking act of violence that shatters the summer haze and threatens to drown them all.But it isn’t until Gatsby is shot through the heart—and survives—that Daisy discovers the truth of how he clawed his way up in the world: by selling the secret of immortality to the highest bidder. Now with her friends’ lives at stake, her own dizzying new powers still volatile, and an unimaginable threat closing in, Daisy will have to face an impossible choice: Side with the man who claimed her body and soul? Or with the monsters who would see him lost to her forever?

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AT THE CROSSROADS OF SWORDS (THE ENCROACHING CHAOS BOOK THREE) by Jeremiah Cain

VS note: LGBTQ Dark Fantasy.

Enter a world of magic and war, where empires rise and fall by the clashing of swords. From the dark empire of Tridual, young soldier Adratus must set out to navigate treacherous borders and shifting alliances as he fights to protect his people from the oppressive Holy Dayigan Empire. But when he falls for a local man, Ubaz, in the Drevite Nation, ruled by powerful druidesses, their love threatens to complicate his mission even further. With tensions rising and enemies closing in, Adratus and Ubaz must fight not only against the Holy Dayigan Empire, but also against their own people’s mistrust and prejudice. As an ancient power rises from within the Dayigan Empire, threatening to destroy everything in its path, can Adratus and Ubaz unite their people and defeat this unstoppable force before it’s too late?

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THE SECOND SON (BETRAYAL PROPHECIES BOOK TWO) by Adrienne Tooley

VS Note: Sapphic Fantasy Romance.

The centuries-old prophecy has been fulfilled at last: the New Maiden has returned to Velle. Unfortunately, so has a malicious demi-god, whose elusive prophet is intent on converting the New Maiden’s followers. The Second Son is a vengeful, angry deity, whose psalm resonates with the disenfranchised. With Elodie on the throne and Sabine in her own unique position of power, it should be easy enough to track down the culprit. Yet even as they’re falling in love, both girls are keeping dangerous secrets from each other. While the cult of the Second Son threatens to overthrow not only the Church of the New Maiden but also Velle’s monarchy, Elodie and Sabine must navigate impossible odds to dismantle the root of his power, all while their lives hang in the balance.

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CLOSING WATERS (AN ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK SIX) by Jenna St James and Stephanie Damore

It’s Valentine’s Day in the Bermuda Triangle, and everyone is getting into the spirit of hearts, chocolate, and love. That is, until the death of a wealthy selkie socialite brings Isla and Jace full circle. When Jace’s distant cousin, PADA detective and demigod Kai Marinos, storms onto the islands, Jace, Isla, Glow, and Nana know it’s not good news. When it becomes apparent the elderly selkie shifter may have died because she possessed the Heartbeat of the Sea gemstone…Isla must confront the fact her mom, a murderous treasure hunter, may be back in the Bermuda Triangle, and Kai is there to bring her mom in for the murders of two other supernaturals. Can Jace, Isla, and Glow track down the killer before he or she strikes again? And what if the killer is Isla’s mom? Can Isla do what must be done and deliver her mom to a PADA prison for life? Or will her mom once again elude capture and abscond with the Heartbeat of the Sea?     AmazonKU

TROLLIN FOR LOVE (MONSTER MATE MAYHEM BOOK EIGHT) by Nessie Sreil

Once upon a time, I thought loved existed…But when my boyfriend of seven years breaks up with me instead of proposing like I assumed, I know the truth—there’s no such thing as love. The closest I’m ever going to get to it is scraping the bottom of an ice cream carton after I’ve eaten all of it. But don’t worry about me, things are looking up. My car was recently repossessed, I just got fired, and my house fell into a sinkhole. But I haven’t lost my optimism—or sarcasm. While the insurance tries to figure everything out, I’ve been camping—under a bridge—in Trullenburg. It’s a lovely little area on Monster Island, far away from my problems on the mainland. As a bonus, no one bothers me. Apparently, it’s common practice here for people to live under bridges. Which explains why when a handsome, lonely troll stumbles across me, hair unbrushed in dirty clothing, he thinks I’m his mate. Spoiler alert: I’m not—but good luck trying to get him to see reason. In Gruff’s eyes, we’re each other’s destiny. Truth be told, I’m kinda sick of fighting Fate, and I wonder…What would happen if I embraced it, instead?   AmazonKU

PRINCESS AND THE THIEF by Mary Lynne Biggs

VS Note: Sapphic Fantasy Romance.

A cursed, sheltered Elven princess reluctantly teams up with a drunken, half-Elf thief to find the renowned Empress and rid herself of the dangerous magic that courses through her veins. Along the way, they face monsters, betrayal, kidnappers, crazed cultists, and the evil Queen of Nightmares, but none are as frightening as their own growing feelings for one another.

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STRANDED WITH AN INSATIABLE SHIFTER by Olivia P Turner

It’s been a lifelong dream and I’m doing it. Driving across the country in a skoolie, which is an old school bus I converted into my house on wheels. It’s going great until I get deep into the Montana mountains when my bus decides not to bus anymore. I’m stranded. With no reception, nowhere to go, and with no one to help. Days turn into weeks. I’m living off the land and actually enjoying myself when he comes. Naked, hot, and claiming I’m his. He says I’m his mate. I say he’s crazy. But I can’t ignore the way my body reacts to that possessive look he gives me. I can’t pretend I’m not drawn to him in a significant way. And whenever he calls me his mate, it feels right. Maybe this crazy grizzly bear shifter is onto something after all.     AmazonKU

A COURT OF WICKED FAE (KINGDOM OF BLIGHTED THORNS BOOK TWO) by Alaya Wells

A thorny collar controls my every move and betrayal haunts me, but I’m still determined to seek vengeance for my brother’s death. I’ll do it with or without Vexxion’s help. But when he calls in his favor, I’m given no choice. If I don’t make another deal with this secretive fae man I still can’t resist, I’m doomed to fail. Do I dare trust him again? Vexxion continues to train my elusive magic. I do my best to evade those trying to kill me while working to free my friends from the realm where their souls wander. In between, I sneak into the castle aerie and work with the dragons, plus serve as lady in waiting to the king’s fiancé. She doesn’t realize how close her death looms. But our time is running out. To win this deadly game, I may be forced to sacrifice myself to save everyone I love. In the court of the wicked fae, the weak are exploited, secrets abound, and only the ruthless survive.     AmazonKU

DELIVERED TO MY DRAGONS (MAIL ORDER MATINGS BOOK 14) by Mazzy J March

Leaving my abusive ex seemed like the hardest thing I’d ever go through…until I learn I am carrying his baby. He is always on my tail. Discovering my new phone numbers. Parking his car outside my apartment. Trolling my social media. And I swore last night, I smelled his cheap cologne when I walked in from work. He cannot learn about the pregnancy. It could mean both our lives. My parents are dead. My friends can’t protect me. I need some help. My ex was a bear shifter, and I knew that the only creature that could take him out was a dragon. Two dragons would be even better. But dragons are possessive, and finding one who would take me as a mate while I carry another male’s baby would be a challenge. Two of them? Nearly impossible. The Mail-Order Matings app might be my only chance. And at this point? It’s find a dragon, or wait around for Killian to murder me.     AmazonKU

TALIO’S CODEX: MM FANTASY LEGAL by J Alexander Cohen

Is love worth destroying his reputation? Ten years ago, the theft of his codex destroyed Talio Rossa’s career as a magistrate in the four cities. But when his ex-wife—finally willing to forgive finding him in bed with a man—presents him a long-shot legal case, he has the chance to get his career back on track. While fighting to rejoin the legal community, Talio uncovers a conspiracy so big it threatens the origins of the four cities themselves. Their prosperity is only thanks to their connection by magical floating waterways and the brilliance of their legal system, now regarded as near scripture. To save his career, Talio must work with both the one who doomed his marriage and the hooded, heretical man who sets his heart aflame but is determined to plead guilty to a murder he didn’t commit. To stand a chance of winning the case, saving his career and the man of his dreams, Talio will have to uncover an explosive secret destined to blow the legal system apart.     Amazon

VALKYRIE SOUL (VALKYRIE BOUND BOOK THREE) by Nichole Rose

Valhalla is rising…but it looks a whole lot different this time around. The Valkyries are gone, and Valhalla lies in ruin. Now, it’s up to the Fae warriors left behind to save the human daughters of the women they were sworn to protect. As each comes into her power, setting an ancient prophecy into motion, Fae and Valkyrie offspring alike will be tested in ways they never imagined. Can the bonds forged between these fierce warriors and the Valkyrie who call their souls save the Light, or will Dark fall over the nine realms forever?     AmazonKU

PROTECTED BY THE CURSED GARGOYLE by Chloe Graves

Gwen – Running an antique shop is more dust and desk work than ancient artifacts and dodging boulders. Or so I tell myself when vampires attack, seeking a strange diadem my fingers itch to place on my head. Alone, outnumbered, I’m another loss in a war I don’t understand—only to be rescued by a high flying escape on wings of stone. Onyx eyes don’t lie when my gargoyle guardian explains I’m a witch with a target on my back. His solemn vow to protect me feels as solid as his carved chest, and his chiseled arms offer a safety I’ve never known. But he guards a secret that threatens to break the one relic I can’t salvage—my heart. Garrex – Cursed to stillness by day and living stone by night, I’ve spent centuries atoning for my failure and waiting. For her, for Gwen, my mate. Her fiery spirit and stubborn determination draw me in like a moth to a flame, even as her reckless bravery tests the limits of my patience. With every glimpse of her untamed magic, I find myself falling deeper under the captivating witch’s spell. But the shadows of my past are relentless, and Gwen is hunted by the same ancient evil that claimed my previous ward. I vow to guard Gwen with my life, my love, my everything—even if the truth of my ruin shatters the bond between us.     AmazonKU

HISSES AND HAUNTINGS (CATS WALKING DOGS AND SOLVING MYSTERIES BOOK 10) by Corrine Winters

This killer case has Katie caught under a spell she can’t break. Young witch Katie Houseman can talk to animals. But as it turns out, that’s not the only magic she can do. When Katie’s new job turns into an investigation into her boss’s murder, she’s stuck juggling suspects…And the demons in her garden. With the help of her police officer friend David, her boyfriend Tom, her faithful cat familiar Biscuit, and her magical aunt Zorah, Katie has to work to catch the real killer while defending herself against supernatural attacks. With innocent lives on the line, Katie must embrace her witchy powers like never before to crack the case…And defeat those threatening her and the ones she loves before it’s too late.     AmazonKU

COUNT FELFORD’S VESSEL (DUTY AND MAGIC: MM MODERN DAY REGENCY) by S Rodman

My fiancé hates me. Seven long years we have been engaged. I’ve completely failed to win him over. Despite being as perfect a vessel-to-be as I can manage. Men of our station do not marry for love. I don’t dare to dream of that. I do wish the man who will take my body, to take my magic, could at least bear to be in my presence. Count Felford is young, handsome. Progressive. Everything I could hope for in a husband. If only I could figure out how to be what he desires. Instead, it seems I’m destined for an unhappy marriage. Imagine how much worse it will be if he discovers my secrets? The fact I like to wear dresses and lingerie is bad enough, but my other secret? That one could change our world forever.     AmazonKU

TALES OF THE SHOES: FAIRYTALE SPINOFFS (TALES FROM THE MAGIC KINGDOM BOOK TWO) by Sky Sommers

What’s the price of magic? Magical teleporting, to be precise. Cinderella’s magic shoes. Could they be the same ones that the Wizard of Oz squirrelled away? Assuming they can change form. Who made them? From what? And the most important question: why does everyone always assume magic shoes operate for free? If you had to pay magic shoes for transporting you, would you rather give up a few life years or pay in blood? And what – or who – do the mirrors and magic shoes have in common? Tales of the Shoes is a sister set to Tales of the Mirrors and contains 5 short stories: To Shape a Shoe – the genesis story of the shoes AND the magic mirrors; To Find a Way – about the Wizard of Oz discovering the shoes; To Steal a Pair – a Cinderella sequel about Ella’s Godmother’s thievery; To Get Revenge – about magic shoes on loan to other characters (previously in the Once Upon a Name anthology); To Break a Bond – about the fate of magic shoes after they’ve gotten rather used to carnage. These short stories link to the author’s other works, but are related standalones that can be read separately as small soundbites.      AmazonKU

THE BACKTRACK by Erin La Rosa

Life, rewound…Nearly twenty years ago, Sam Leto left her small hometown of Tybee Island, Georgia, to pursue her dreams of becoming a pilot. While she’d prefer to keep flying away from her painful childhood memories, her beloved grandmother Pearl decides it’s time to sell the family home. Reluctantly, Sam is summoned back to pack up the house.
The 2000s nostalgia from Sam’s old bedroom hits immediately: Fall Out Boy posters, drawers of roll-on body glitter and even her favorite CD player with a mixtape from her best friend, Damon Rocha. Damon was always a safe place and Sam often wonders what if her teenage self admitted her feelings for him back then…Mysteriously, the CD player still works all these years later. And somehow it has the power to show Sam an alternate version of her life. Song by song, Sam receives flashbacks from her past—senior prom, graduation, leaving home. But the memories aren’t as she remembers them; they show what could have been. Suddenly, Sam knows exactly what would have happened if she’d taken a chance with Damon—and she can’t help feeling she made a terrible mistake leaving Tybee all those years ago.

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BLOOD JADE (THE PHOENIX HOARD BOOK TWO) by Julie Vee and Ken Bebelle

Emiko Soong, newly minted Sentinel of San Francisco, just can’t catch a break. Just after she becomes the guardian for a sentient city, a murder strikes close to home. Called by the city and one of the most powerful clans to investigate, she traces the killer whose scent signature bears a haunting similarity to her mother’s talent. The trail will lead her back to Tokyo where the thread she pulls threatens to unravel her whole world and bring dark family secrets to light. Meanwhile, the General rises in the East and Emiko must fight the hidden enemies of his growing army who are amped up on Blood Jade, while keeping her promises to her brother Tatsuya as he prepares for his tourney. Her duties as Sentinel and her loyalties collide when she must choose between hiding her deepest shame or stopping the General’s relentless march.

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TALYN: REPOSE (TALYN’S SAGA BOOK FOUR) by Benjamin Medrano

Talyn wants a vacation. As war breaks out to destroy Abydon’s Blight, Talyn has decided to take a much-needed vacation, and to explore some of the world with her friends and lovers. Unfortunately for Talyn, just because she wants peace and quiet doesn’t mean the world is going to give it to her. World walkers are agents of chaos on Garloth whether they like it or not, and Talyn is no exception. Beyond which, the Guardians haven’t forgiven or forgotten the trespasses against Talyn, and they’ll brook no interference in their vengeance.     AmazonKU

THE LOST STORY: A NOVEL by Meg Shaffer

As boys, best friends Jeremy Cox and Rafe Howell went missing in a vast West Virginia state forest, only to mysteriously reappear six months later with no explanation for where they’d gone or how they’d survived.
Fifteen years after their miraculous homecoming, Rafe is a reclusive artist who still bears scars inside and out but has no memory of what happened during those months. Meanwhile, Jeremy has become a famed missing persons’ investigator. With his uncanny abilities, he is the one person who can help vet tech Emilie Wendell find her sister, who vanished in the very same forest as Rafe and Jeremy. Jeremy alone knows the fantastical truth about the disappearances, for while the rest of the world was searching for them, the two missing boys were in a magical realm filled with impossible beauty and terrible danger. He believes it is there that they will find Emilie’s sister. However, Jeremy has kept Rafe in the dark since their return for his own inscrutable reasons. But the time for burying secrets comes to an end as the quest for Emilie’s sister begins. The former lost boys must confront their shared past, no matter how traumatic the memories. Alongside the headstrong Emilie, Rafe and Jeremy must return to the enchanted world they called home for six months—for only then can they get back everything and everyone they’ve lost.

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THE TREASURED ONE (GOLDEN CHILDREN BOOK ONE) by Hannah Levin

Avery is a Golden Child with the ability to heal any illness or injury. She lives a sheltered life, dutifully healing hopefuls from around the globe. Although she dreams of freedom, she fears disrupting the status quo—that is, until her powers go on the fritz, threatening her health and her relationship with her government caretakers. In search of answers, Avery travels through The Rift to the realm of the fae, intimidatingly beautiful beings with powers humans don’t understand. Their prince, Riel, has motivations of his own when he agrees to teach her about her rare magic. But as they work together, the two are drawn to each other. Just as Avery manages to unlock the full potential of her powers, a betrayal shakes Riel’s House, putting pressure on the already tenuous relationship between humans and the fae. Caught in the middle, Avery and Riel will have to decide what matters most to them: loyalty to their respective nations, or their feelings for one another.   AmazonKU     AB

DEFENDER (THE VIKING TALES BOOK TWO) by W J May

Witch. In the blink of an eye, Liv’s hard-fought life turned upside-down. Not only had she used her powers in the open and exposed her secret, she had done so in front of the king’s own soldiers. No sooner had the dust settled, than she was arrested before the entire settlement and sentenced to death. Alone in a prison cell, she begins to think about where things went wrong…The fabric of the realm might be slowly changing, but it was still ingrained in the heart of every Viking child, never to suffer a witch. The clock is ticking, but all hope isn’t lost. Erik owes a heavy debt, and feels the weight of that burden. Is it possible to escape the consequences of her actions? Even if she could run, would her chances be any better out in the wild? The executioner comes at dawn, and two people are considering opposite sides of the same question: When a life hangs in the balance… is it possible to walk away?

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THE DEATHS ARE COMING (FORTUNA PACK BOOK SIX) by E Broom

VS note: LGBTQ PNR.

If Blake Hayes thought his life was busy before Zeus crowned him Alpha King, it was nothing to the chaos that now surrounded him. With pack mates on a rescue mission to find Ares. Hades and Zeus finding mates and putting together defence teams, Blake longs for a quiet life.
That quiet life will have to wait. Barnabus has upped his campaign against the three Kings and the pack and death comes to the Fortuna Pack. With new friends, new mates and building the defence teams, will the pack ever have a normal day?      AmazonKU

DARK WITCH RESURRECTION (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 85) by I T Lucas

The cards have spoken, and their message is as clear as if shouted from the rooftops. It’s a new beginning—the closing of one chapter of Jasmine’s life and the start of a grand new adventure.   AmazonKU

THE DUSK FIRE DRAGON’S MATE (HIDEAWAY COVE BOOK FOUR) by Zoe Chant

he moment she met Corin Blackburn, Maya Flores’s life fell apart. The man who should have been her soulmate rejected her. Lost and alone, she ran away to Hideaway Cove, where she built a new life for herself and her dragon shifter son. And left Corin Blackburn behind. For good.
Or so she thought. When someone steals from the Blackburn treasure hoard and pins it on her son, Maya and Corin’s worlds crash together again with explosive results. Neither of them can ignore the heat between them. But can she forgive him for rejecting her when she needed him most? Corin Blackburn knew the moment he met his mate, that he was the worst thing to ever happen to her. The duskfire magic that fuels his power would destroy her. The only way he could keep her safe was to reject her. But now that she needs his help, can he forgive himself for reclaiming his abandoned fated mate, when his magic might still destroy her?     AmazonKU

GRIM VOWS: THE ACCIDENTAL REAPER PARANORMAL URBAN FANTASY SERIES BOOK SIX by Misty Evans

As I stand in the ancient halls of Killion’s family castle, preparing to marry the brooding master vampire, malevolent forces conspire to tear us apart. Amid the chilling beauty of his family’s castle, Killion and I are about to seal our immortal bond with sacred vows. With each step down the aisle, however, our entwined destiny is tested. Ghosts haunt every corridor with shocking revelations. A vengeful dragon spirit, an ancient reaper hungry for power, and relentless vampire hunters threaten our friends, our lives, and the future. Can we defy the odds and rewrite our story? Or will we lose each other forever and unleash chaos upon the mortal world?

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STEAL THE KEY (WILDE CONTRACTS BOOK TWO) by Maz Maddox

VS Note: MM PNR.

A necromancer, an incubus and a vampire walk into a bar….My life’s one bad joke after another. I’m in a race against time to steal a Death Goddess’s key before it falls into the wrong hands. There’s also a good chance the ruthless family I left behind are hot on my heels—and vying for the very same key that I’m planning to destroy. Saving the world is tricky enough, but doing it while chronically broke is another thing entirely. I don’t have time to worry about paying my rent—even if I am late. Yet again. And I don’t have time for romance, even if my heart has other ideas. Especially when it comes to a beautiful but distant incubus, and a vampire bodyguard I have no business finding attractive…Talk about complicated. But the clock’s ticking. Somehow, I’ve got to steal the key, avoid my family, and figure out my love life before things go to hell in a hand-basket. Oh, and I need to stay alive. Can’t forget that. All I’ve got are my shaky necromancy powers, an awkward sense of humor in the face of danger, and an empty wallet to assist me. Piece of cake…right?     AmazonKU

OF WIND AND TERROR (THE DEATH WHISPERER BOOK THREE) by Katie May

The devastatingly wicked princes don’t just want my powers…They want my mind, body, and soul. After a brutal attack on Gaia’s temple, I find myself turning to an unlikely ally for help. Only he can save me from this new threat. But past and present collide when I reunite with the very princes I once feared. They no longer want to cage me away. No, these villains are determined to see my soar…and they’ll kill anyone who gets in their way. Survival won’t be easy when we discover we have to travel through a forest full of unspeakable horrors and face threats we never knew existed. The clock is ticking, and every moment that passes brings us one step closer to the end of all we know. Death has whispered to me for years now, and I’ve finally learned how to listen.     AmazonKU

BOUNDLESS ENCHANTMENT: LTD ED OF FANTASY ROMANCE (ROMANCE COLLECTIONS LTD ED BOOK EIGHT) by Various

Step into a realm of enchantment and mystery with where love is not bound by the ordinary. In this exclusive anthology, BIPOC characters take center stage in tales that celebrate diversity and explore the depths of desire. From the graceful allure of nymphs to the timeless beauty of elves, and even the mischievous charm of goblins, these stories will transport you to a world where love and magic intertwine. Experience the passions of mythical beings as they find love in the most extraordinary places. As you journey through these pages, you’ll discover that the heart’s desires can transcend the boundaries of reality. Boundless Enchantment is a limited edition collection that promises to enchant, captivate, and awaken your senses. Prepare to be swept away by the allure of these diverse love stories. Order your copy now and let the magic ignite your imagination and set your heart ablaze.

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STONE COLD GROOM: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by S C Principale

It’s a gorgeous night for a wedding. Genesis just didn’t know it would be his. Take one jilted bride crying over the beautiful vows she finds carved on a majestic statue, add in a touch of moonlight, and suddenly—Melinda is getting married after all! The catch? Her groom is a monster she’s never met and didn’t even know existed! Genesis is the lone gargoyle in the paranormal-friendly town of Pine Ridge. While it seems like many of his friends are marrying humans, Genesis is determined to hold for his ideal Ms. Right, a gargoyle gal with talons strong enough to hold his heart and wings that will let them soar off into the moonlight together. So when Genesis wakes up to find some sobbing human reciting a binding marriage vow—one he can’t easily get out of—he is not happy. As Genesis and Melinda work together to make the best of an unexpected and unwanted situation, they both get another surprise—they’re falling in love. But will that be enough to convince them to stay in a marriage neither of them wanted?     AmazonKU

HIS PRODIGAL ALPHA: AN OMEGAVERSE MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (SHIFTERS SANCTUARY BOOK TWO) by Anna Sparrows

Alphas do not exist. 25-year-old omega, Damon Richards, knows this; it’s why his old-school pack considers him all but useless. He certainly doesn’t expect this reality to be upended at a random bar in the middle of nowhere. But that’s what happens when he meets an irresistible stranger…and things just get more complicated from there. In his forty-two years of life, Rex Murphy hasn’t had any reason to believe he isn’t human. Shifters are just something he learned about in school; a species snuffed out long ago. As far as he’s concerned, he’s just a normal guy – until his anatomy changes during an impromptu hook-up in a bar’s bathroom. At that point, he does what any rational person would do: he flees. Wanting answers to his newfound alpha-ness, Rex seeks out Shifters Sanctuary, a pack recently founded by the only other known alpha in existence. As fate would have it, once there, Rex gets the second biggest shock of his life. It seems he left a little something behind with Damon on the night he fled. A baby-shaped something. Rex and Damon still have a lot to work out (not made any easier by the looming threat from a cult-like community of shifters with their own agenda) but they may just discover that a life in Shifter’s Sanctuary is worth fighting for.    Amazon KU

THE ORC AND THE INNKEEPER: COZY MONSTER ROMANCE  (ELDERBERRY FALLS BOOK ONE) by Cora Crane

I’ve poured my heart and soul into reviving my aunt’s inn after her passing, but a pixie dust mite infestation threatens to destroy everything. Their glittery trails of destruction have infiltrated the guest rooms, and the cost to eradicate them will leave me penniless. I’m desperate for a solution. Enter Thorak Ironfist, the orc who once tormented me in high school. Now a wealthy brewmaster, he’s determined to expand his ale empire into the human realm. But prejudice stands in his way. When a potential investor mistakes him for the muscle instead of the brains, Thorak blurts out that his human “fiancée” handles the business side of things. Fate intervenes when I overhear his fib. I seize the opportunity and strike a deal: I’ll play the part of his devoted human partner if he financially aids me in banishing the pests. What could possibly go wrong?     AmazonKU

ROUE OF THE DRAGON: FULL MOON SERIES BOOK FIVE by P Mattern

In the fifth installment of Full Moon Series , the transition to the Step Realm takes a toll as some members of the Remnant do not survive. Mitzi and Cass are about to discover that their youngest son Liam is the possessor of powers they couldn’t envision. An old enemy returns to join forces with Argent, Lord of Castle Fauquier, and bargains are struck with the Rulers of Darkness at a terrible cost.     AmazonKU

DAYBREAK BY THE SEA: GOLDEN ISLES SERIES BOOK THREE by Gisele Breseia

Her worst nightmares come to life – Joseph Kelley has returned. Everything Rose McKenzie has been working towards has been destroyed, and her beloved Nora is in ruins. Worse yet, Joseph isn’t finished. He won’t stop until the Golden Isles are completely and totally under his control and the talisman’s power is his to wield. Everything revealed – As if learning to navigate her new life wasn’t difficult enough, secrets send her world spiraling even further out of control. Everything she thought she knew about the people she loves is shattered. ..[snip] Daybreak by the Sea is the third book in the Golden Isles series and part of the wider Otherkind Universe. It’s a slow-build paranormal romance with two non-human love interests and no need for our heroine to choose between them. These novels must be read in order. The overarching story will have a HEA at the end of book 4.     AmazonKU

MILLIE (THE RIPPLE EFFECT SERIES BOOK THREE) by Cally Jackson

Millie Richter has always admired her sister, Caitlyn, but now that her own disorder is taking effect, Millie is terrified she’ll follow in Caitlyn’s footsteps and rewrite history. The last thing Millie wants is to become a stranger in her own life, so she’s determined to do whatever she can to leave the past – and therefore the present – unchanged. But when she finds herself face to face with her father – alive and well in the past – her perspective shifts abruptly. Millie is torn between the desire to prevent her father’s untimely death and the fear of rewriting her existence. Then, back in the present, Zach (the gorgeous guy who lives a few floors up in her unit block) finally notices her and asks her out on a date. A psychology student, Zach is thoughtful, caring and a little damaged. Their connection is instant and electrifying, pulling Millie into a whirlwind romance she never saw coming. Now Millie has even more to lose. If she prevents her dad’s death, she’ll risk erasing her relationship with Zach. In this heart-wrenching third installment, Millie must balance love and duty, all while grappling with the profound consequences of her choices.     AmazonKU

SUSAN, BREAK THE CURSE! (WELCOME TO MIDLIFE MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Lauretta Hignett

Susan’s dreams are coming true. Unfortunately… So are her nightmares. 
Susan Moore is back in her element as the maestro of middle management, relishing her new job as Client Experience and Customer Support Contact Center Department Manager. Things in the supernatural world have quietened down a little, so now, she’s taken her Chosen One hat off, and she’s blazing a trail as the new Queen of Office Politics. She’s even starting to accept the fact that Donovan, her overprotective, blisteringly hot fae prince, could really be her later in life love. Once she gets over some lingering doubts, she just might throw herself headfirst into some romance in middle age. Seize the day, and all that. But when Susan’s nemesis plants something on her – something bad – things take a sinister turn. Will Susan find her way out of the darkness?     AmazonKU

HAUNTED BY THE SHADOW OF DEATH: LIFE AFTER DEATH DAY by Donna Augustine

Since most of the world died on Death Day, I’ve been on the move with my little brother, trying to find a safe haven. The constant fight for our survival is wearing me down to nothing, as my walls grow higher with each new betrayal. Most days, it takes everything I have to keep it together. So when I finally get to Kicks’ pack in Arkansas, the place seems too good to be true. Kicks seems too good to be true. Just when I’m on the verge of accepting that I’ve found somewhere safe for us, I realize there’s one last threat that can’t be fixed: ME. There’s something dark and dangerous building inside of me, and this is one fight I don’t think I can win.     AmazonKU

BENEATH A SHATTERED SKY (THE FIFTH NICNEVIN BOOK FOUR) by Marie Mistry

I called, he came, and now we’ll both pay the price. Earning the allegiance of the seelie royals was meant to be the easy part of my pilgrimage. Instead, the Spring Queen broke my Guard with her petty games, and then the Summer King imprisoned them. He tried to murder me, and would have succeeded… if not for Bram. Now wounded, and with nowhere else to turn, I have to put my trust in the one male who’s more dangerous to me than any other—Caed. I’ll do anything to rescue my Guard, even if it means risking their anger and giving him another chance. Even if we manage to free them, the rifts between my mates are almost as deep as the ones tearing the fae realm apart. If I can’t stop the infighting, master my magic, and claim my place as Nicnevin, then the Fomorians have already won.     AmazonKU

ALL I HAUNT IS YOU (MYSTIC MUTT MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Ellen Riggs

Life in Wyldwood Springs is finally settling into a comfortable rhythm for psychic and novice witch Janelle Brighton, and her sassy, formerly-deceased dachshund, Mr. Bixby. With a new jewelry store, loyal friends, and a budding romance with the chief of police, things are looking up—despite a pesky case of nervous hiccups that sometimes spell trouble. But when the mayor summons Janelle to discuss her latest spell misfire, a hiccup makes the mayor’s cat vanish, leaving the town leader unprotected. As if that weren’t enough, a mischievous canine ghost under the mayor’s sofa seems determined to wreak havoc on an upcoming wedding ceremony, and only Janelle can see him. Janelle must put her growing powers to the test to find the mayor’s cat and rescue the unruly spectral puppy before a magical villain crashes the wedding. It’s a ruff situation, but Janelle and Mr. Bixby are pawsitively determined to save the day!     AmazonKU

MINT FOR EACH OTHER (TIMBERWOLF LODGE SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Cali N Tae

Avalon Moor: I’ve lived in Hartford for six months and there’s no other place I’d rather be. I’ve been welcomed in like a long-lost cousin by the humans and shapeshifters alike. Nobody gets in my business and that’s the way I like it. I’ve spent many years trying to hide who I am, and this is the first time that no one has tried to dig into my personal life. I love working at the diner and chatting up everyone who comes through. There’s one in particular that has intrigued me from the first time I met him, but I can never tell him what I am. Bach Carachet: I used to love nothing more than tending to my herb garden. Now, it’s going into town once a month and suffering my way through a crappy lunch. I’ve seen Hartford’s newest resident at Bailey’s diner a total of 23 times now, but who’s counting? But… from what I’ve heard, she’s rather mysterious and I’ve got enough craziness in my life. Besides, I’m too busy improving upon my healing methods to spend time with anyone. The time will come when I meet my fated mate and when I do, she’ll have my heart AND my virginity. In the meantime, I guess it doesn’t hurt to flirt with Ava when I make my weekly trip to the diner. Since the first time I scented her, I knew she wasn’t human… but she’s not like anything I’ve smelled before. Just what the hell is she?     AmazonKU

ABYSSAL: AGENTS OF BALANCE AND CHAOS BOOK THREE by Evie Black

Thea makes a living as a psychic, knowing the supernatural world is real, but confident that she would never be a part of it. But when she gets chosen as the next Oracle, she finds herself dropped into a world of myths and legends. Donovan is a simple man. All he needs is his flask and something to do. So, when the Guardian Elite starts recruiting Immortals for a special team, Donovan signs on. He soon learns that the job wasn’t as glamorous or bloody as he would have liked. He gets put on mortal-sitting duty, watching a woman named Theodora, who turns out to be the next Oracle. Donovan didn’t want the responsibility of training a new Witch, but when he finds Thea attempting a spell that could cause serious harm, he decides to intervene…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE VICIOUS KING byt Gina L Maxwell

After Finnian Verran, the exiled Dark Fae prince, rescues Taryn Emory, estranged daughter of the One True Queen, his fate becomes entwined with hers as they embark on a mission to find the Spear of Assal—a powerful weapon of the gods—before the ruthless Light King can use it to destroy Faerie. Thrown together on their quest, an undeniable attraction ignites when Finn introduces Taryn to the seductive pleasures of shibari. But when the spear slips through their fingers and lands in the hands of their enemy, everything grinds to a halt. With the fate of faekind hanging in the balance, they must venture across the veil to face the one person they both resent—Taryn’s mother. Loyalties will be tested, and past wounds revisited as they gather new allies and prepare for battle. The odds are stacked against them, but for his people and the female he loves, this Dark prince will fight like the most vicious of kings.   AmazonKU

GROWLING GRIMOIRE: A NINE LIVES MAGIC MYSTERY by Danielle Garrett

Life in Winterspell is pretty idyllic, even during the peak of tourist season. At least, it was—until a psychic serial killer escapes from a supernatural prison and arrives in town. And something tells me she’s not here for the summer jam band showcase. In a twist of fate that could only happen to me, my familiar has been pen pals with the wanted killer, putting us right in her crosshairs. I was hoping to survive the tourist season without becoming the monster to Selene’s Dr. Frankenstein. Now, I just have to hope to survive at all.     AmazonKU

OWNED BY THE FAE: A FAE DARK ROMANCE (THE DARK REALMS BOOK TWO) by Kyra Alessy

I never saw it coming, but I should have. Their betrayal has ensured my punishment at the hands of the monster I thought was dead. Varrik is determined to break me, his brutal games stripping away my hope for a future as surely as my flesh is flayed from my bones, a canvas for his depraved diversions. Kallum, Grey, and Dane—the fae males I’d foolishly allowed into my heart—have delivered me to my worst nightmare. They watch as I suffer, their heated gazes and gentle touches a cruel mockery of the fragile bond we’d begun to forge. But as I lay in the darkness, my own grows stronger, whispering seductive promises of destruction. The Harbinger. This time, I won’t ignore it. I’ll embrace the only weapon I have left—Death itself—letting each vicious act fuel the fire of vengeance burning inside us until the lines between who I was and who I’m meant to be are blurred beyond recognition. One thing is clear: together, the Harbinger and I will watch as our enemies kneel in the ashes of their own making, choking on the same blood and tears they’ve wrung from my broken body … even if that means the three men I let into my heart are destroyed as well. Because in this twisted world of pain and power, the only way to survive is to let the flames consume us all.   AmazonKU

CRIMSON SHIFTER: AN ONYX ASSASSINS NOVEL by Samantha Whiskey

As an immortal, elite hunter with the ability to shift into any animal I like, I’m an expert at sneaking around. But I never thought I’d have to pose as her pet. Cassandra Zorin is the elegant, sexy, vampire daughter of a traitor. She’s as trustworthy as a pit viper, despite her claims of innocence. And when the king orders me to pose as her beloved pet panther while she infiltrates her heavily warded family estate, I can’t say no—even though I think we’re as likely to kill each other as our enemies.
Spending every waking minute with her has my hackles rising, among other things… I can’t help it. She’s gorgeous, with a sharp tongue and an even sharper set of fangs that I can’t stop thinking about. The more I learn about who she is beneath the polished, noble mask, the more I realize she’s nothing like I assumed. We hated each other in the beginning, but the longer we’re on this mission together, the more I realize I can’t live without her. And after living for a thousand years, I know what’s real and what’s not. Right? When our deadliest enemy finally comes out to play, the lines between Cassandra and me become blurry as hell. I’ve been betrayed before and lived to tell the story.
This time? I’m not sure I’ll survive.     AmazonKU

GRUMPY BEAR’S PLUS SIZE LOVE (COMPANY 417 SHIFTERS SERIES BOOK 36) by Amelia Wilson

ADDISON – “He’s tall and muscular. He has eyes so powerful and wild. I don’t know how to unsee what I’ve seen but I know I want this sexy, incredible man.” Nathanial saves my life and a dozen children, too.
He’s handsome, too. He’s unimaginably attractive. He saves me. And when he shows up at my house later, I can’t hold back the passion.
I’m really falling for him. And he’s falling for me, I think. Even though I’m a big girl. I’m plus-sized and curvy. But he wants me… doesn’t he?
There’s distance in his eyes sometimes, and I don’t know how to deal with it! Nathanial broke the rules to save those kids, and it’s not the first time he’s done that. He’s a bear and they’re not pack animals. He doesn’t play well with others. On the other hand, it’s impossible to ignore his results. Thirteen people are alive because of him. The much hotter water he’s dealing with is the teacher. Addison Montgomery has dealt with being plus-sized her entire life. She’s had to deal with not meeting society’s standard of beauty for as long as she can remember. But now, this sexy, grumpy firefighter is looking at her with eyes that make his attraction clear.     AmazonKU

A DAY LATE AND A GHOST SHORT (A RAVENMIST WHODUNIT PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY BOOK SEVEN) by Olivia Jaymes

Welcome to Ravenmist! A tiny Midwestern town with charming covered bridges, quirky residents, delightful antique shops, and more than their share of haunted activity. Newly engaged Tedi and Jack are beginning a major renovation of an old building on the inn’s property. She’s been through such a feat before, and she knows that these sorts of projects never go smoothly. There are always at least a half dozen snags and delays, which was why she wasn’t worried in the least about receiving a message from their contractor. Tedi was quite confident that the matter at hand was nothing more than a materials delay. She certainly hadn’t expected the contractor to announce that a dead body had been discovered smack dab in the middle of the unfinished dining room. It seems that someone wasn’t too happy with the local divorce-shark of an attorney!     Amazon     Apple Books

DRAGON AWAKENED (EMBER: QUEEN OF DRAGONS BOOK FIVE) by Dizzy Hooper

Still reeling from the truth I learned in the Shadow Kingdom—and still healing from my narrow escape—I’m reunited with my three mates. But everything isn’t clear sailing. I need to share the surprising, painful revelations from my captivity. First: I’m destined to assume the Grand Throne—whatever the heck that is—and unite dragonkind. Second: I have one final mate to collect, and going off what I know so far, it’s going to be a prince of the Air Dragon Kingdom. That leaves two options: Prince Fury, the bully who used to make my life a living torture. Or Prince Storm, the man who broke my heart. My mates have surprises in store for me, too, though, and their reaction to my news isn’t exactly what I expected. After reaching a tentative new truce, we prepare to launch a dangerous mission back to the one place on earth I never wanted to return: home. But dangerous forces await us there. It feels like the entire shifter world is conspiring against us. The only way to defeat them is to break free of the limitations that have kept me earthbound for my entire life. It’s time to embrace who I am, tap into some forbidden magic–and become the dragon I was always meant be.   AmazonKU

BIGFOOT’S BRIDE (MATES FOR MONSTERS: SASQUATCH BOOK ONE) by Candace Ayers

Love is blind…and apparently pretty hairy – As a celebrity in hiding, on the run from a drug cartel, the last thing I expect is to end up in an underground Sasquatch city with a lovable furball who thinks we’re soulmates. He’s sweet, protective, and surprisingly sexy for someone of another species. As I navigate this bizarre new world of monster dating, square dancing, and glow-in-the-dark private parts (don’t ask), I find myself falling for the big lug and the quirky community of Grotto. Now I have to decide: give up my glamorous life topside, or take a chance on hairy, handsome, and happily ever after? **This is a SHORT, feel-good, instalove-inspired, fated mates romance full of laugh-out-loud humor, sizzling chemistry, and heartwarming moments.**     AmazonKU

THREATS OF JASMINE: BOOK THREE IN THE BROKEN OMEGAS SERIES by Kitt Lynn

Carys – I will be perfect. I haven’t been at Havenfield long, only a couple of years. But in that short time, I have seen many omegas settle for less-than-perfect packs, as well as a few that were forced into matings they didn’t want. Seeing these poor omegas struggle to find love has made me see how truly lucky I am. There are three amazing men that want to keep me, love me, and cherish me forever. I will listen, and obey, and do everything I can to make my new pack happy. None of them have so much as raised their voices, but they are alphas—their kind all have tempers. But I’m determined to never give them a reason to be cross. Because the last time I angered an alpha I loved, I was stabbed over a dozen times and left for dead in a bathtub. I will be perfect. The Broken Omega series centers around omegas that are abused, traumatized, or have even broken the law. Each book tells the journey of an omega trying to find love and acceptance in a world that has broken them.   AmazonKU

BENNET INCANTATION: A PRIDE AND PREJUDICE VARIATION by deborah Kauer

VS Note: From JUNE 29.

Longbourn is entailed, but a special incantation was created in the 1600s by an accused witch to repay the Bennet family patriarch for not being one of her accusers. Future Bennet generations are promised at least one son to inherit, making sure the entail does not allow Longbourn into the hands of another family. Every Bennet patriarch is blessed with a son until Thomas Bennet. Something went wrong with the incantation, and he is blessed with a second daughter. Elizabeth Eleanor Bennet may not be the expected son, but she is special. How will her specialness affect her and her family? And what of the promised son? Will Elizabeth’s special gift cause problems between her and the man from Derbyshire who finds himself falling in love with her?     AmazonKU

TAKEN BY THE WOLF DADDY by Laura Wylde

There are some guy you shouldn’t fall in love with …And your daddy’s best friend is top of that list. So why can’t I keep my mind off Jesse Rivers? He’s a single dad, my father’s best friend, and my new boss.
Looking after Jesse’s cute little girl is fun. But being around Jesse is a serious perk of the job. And the looks he’s giving me say I’m not the only one fighting to keep things professional. Keeping my daddy in the dark is hard. He still thinks I’m his little girl. And Jesse’s off-limits. What will it take for my father to learn that his little girl is all grown up? Maybe the rogue wolf who shows up with murder in mind will convince him.
Especially when I might be the next victim. But when wolf-shifters go bad, they go BAD. And even Jesse’s skills might not be enough to save me.     AmazonKU

HIS CURVY MATE (ALASKAN TAILS BOOK FOUR) by Delta James

In the treacherous peaks of Mt. Wragnell, an ancient power stirs. Caye South, a fierce hellhound-shifter and member of the elite Shadow Sisters, is obsessed with hunting dark dragons that threaten her world. Rumors of a cursed dragon trapped in the unforgiving Copper Glacier draw her in like a moth to a flame. As Caye treks through the treacherous terrain, her climbing axe triggers a small avalanche. The shifting ice sends tremors through the mountain, awaking the legendary Andreas Pyr from his icy slumber. Emerging from the glacier in a blast of searing heat, the magnificent copper dragon shakes off centuries of enchanted sleep. When their eyes meet, an instantaneous, smoldering connection sparks between them – the unmistakable blazing desire of fated mates. However, their newfound bond is instantly threatened when a power-hungry wizard attacks with an army of vampires and dark creatures. Caye and Andreas must put aside their desires to confront this looming evil together. In an epic battle of supernatural might, dragon’s fire rains down as Caye unleashes her hellhound fury. As their bond strengthens, they become an unstoppable force, but the wizard’s dark magic proves to be a formidable foe. In the final showdown, Caye must make an agonizing choice between her love for Andreas and the fate of the world.     AmazonKU

INTO THE NIGHT (THE DEVIL’S CLAW BOOK TWO) by Reece Barden

Griffin’s looking for a fresh start. After a chance encounter with a stranger who knows more about who or what he is than Griffin does, he moves to Sutton to find out about the beast inside him. The last thing he wants is to meet another like him, one that threatens to bring out the monster within that he’s kept locked up for so long. When Kali disappears from her home while recovering from a vicious attack, nobody knows where she’s gone or who’s taken her. A rarity among her shifter community, and shunned because of the prophecy around her, there are plenty that would be happier if she was never found. If Kali’s going to escape, she’s going to have to do it alone. Raised as a human, Griffin knows nothing of curses, but he does know how he reacts whenever Kali is near. She’s his, and he’ll move heaven and earth to get Kali back to her family, even if it kills him.     AmazonKU

TRUSTING HER BEAR: EMBRACING THE BOND by T D Edwards

Stephanie, a bear shifter, remains trapped in a cage of her past. She was ruthlessly forced into participating in the games of humans, a life-or-death chase that continues to haunt her even months after her rescue. To try to face her fears, she convinced her best friend to go into business together in the place where she was taken, determined to find the person she was before being kidnapped. What she finds is a mate who stepped out of her dreams into real life, but she is hesitant to believe it can be real. She has secrets that she hides and traumas she relives every night in the dark. Quinn has been fighting the shifters around him who try to include him in their crew of misfits. He runs an investigation firm and helps human women bring justice to those who abuse them, somehow hoping the good he does will erase the bad. He is a bear shifter who hides the past he’s ashamed of, but the appearance of two men whom he used to consider brothers forces him to confront it. When he meets Steph, he knows she is the one, and he will do anything to have her choose to be his. Quinn swears to protect his mate, but when someone from his past threatens what he wants to build with her, his calm control is tested. Will Steph choose to trust the bond and the life they could have? Quinn must use all his skills to gain her trust and find whoever is determined to tear them apart.     AmazonKU

BRED BY THE WOLFMAN by Lyonne Riley

Dee is tired of working minimum wage jobs, so she takes a position at DreamTogether, where she’ll anonymously carry a monster’s baby in exchange for a sizable salary. But when her first client, “Bill” the wolfman, shows her the time of her life, Dee will be changed forever. Russ has always wanted a cub of his own, but he’s exhausted all possible options except one: hiring an anonymous surrogate at DreamTogether. While he expects a perfunctory visit breeding a human, he discovers an incredible and delectable woman—and his instincts recognize her as his mate. But after parting ways, neither of them knows the other besides a fake name. Can Russ find out Dee’s true identity, and convince her that they should raise their cub together?

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GHOSTLY (PERKS OF BEING PARANORMAL BOOK ONE) by Kate Serzenta

VS Note: From JUNE 24.

He thought ghosting was just a dating term…Daring lawyer Gabriel Vane has his dream job, a luxury high-rise apartment, a glamorous lover, and a massive scandal on his hands, possibly connected to said lover. To save his career, he needs to vanish—and what better place to hide than a dilapidated Victorian house in a sleepy town? He expects nosy neighbors and bad plumbing, but not a peppy ghost with anxiety issues. Eternal incorporeal life has its perks, but after decades of binging sitcoms and lifestyle magazines, Ida Huxley wants proper, human company. Too bad her newest tenant—and the first person able to see her in over a century—is a work-obsessed, cynical snob. In exchange for some peace and quiet, Gabriel agrees to fulfill the terms of a mysterious contract that will allow Ida to pass on and not end up a vengeful spirit. When sparks (and haunted objects) begin to fly, they have to either risk their carefully planned futures, figure out how to get sensual in two different planes of existence—or somehow bring Ida back to life.     AmazonKU

ARCHIE (SHEPHERD’S SHADOW BOOK TWO) by Kathi S Barton

Carrie Hunter was at the end of her rope. Her brother’s gambling debts left her owing hundreds of thousands of dollars. He was now dead, but somehow, the loansharks he owned money to were going after her. She would rather eat a bullet than live in that kind of fear. The thugs were in the diner to collect…Archie and his brother Nash just happened to be grabbing a pizza at the diner. Well, Archie was grabbing a pizza, and Nash decided to hone in on his dinner. Nash informed him that the place was being robbed, and everyone was going to die except the manager, and she’d be left alive just to suffer…The beautiful woman had a gun in her mouth, ready to pull the trigger. Archie thought he’d talked her out of it. He did leave her, but he wasn’t sure that he’d be staying away. She was a spitfire, and he wanted to get to know her. Before he was to the dining area again, it hit him like a ton of bricks. He’d just met his mate. Turning to go back and talk to her more, he heard the sound of a gunshot before he reached her office.

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