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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