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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ORO (DARVERIUS, HOUSE OF DAR BOOK 15) by Jennifer Julie Miller
Zura – Many a rising I made myself smile even when my heart was breaking. I yearned for my love to be returned, only to never be seen. Once I left, I made a firm promise to myself that I would never return, as my heart couldn’t bear the sight of him with someone else any longer. My wishes were not considered by the powers that be, and now I am once again standing in his presence. Disaster strikes and amidst the sudden darkness and devastation, my mind is solely occupied with finding him. In my final moments, I gather the strength to utter the words that have been deeply embedded in my heart since we were younglings, and the last thing I hear is the sound of his roar of anguish.
OrO – She abandoned me without even a goodbye, and my existence has been a struggle ever since. Her fragrance lingers in the air, and I try to dismiss it as a figment of my imagination until I can no longer ignore its existence. Once more, the subject of my dreams and deepest desires is standing present in front of me. The need to embrace her fills my hands with ache, yet she remains off-limits. It hurts my heart when I see her looking at me with love, knowing that I cannot risk loving her back. A disaster befalls our world, and I find myself standing over the only person who has ever truly mattered to me, watching her life force drain away from her wounds. The words I have always wanted to whisper in secret can no longer be heard, but not even death will take her from me this time. I am prepared to give everything I have to save her, a life for a life. AmazonKU
RESCUED BY THE LUXIRIAN by Zoey Draven
All Lyra Kye wants is a relaxing vacation on a galaxy cruise before her life changes forever. What she doesn’t expect is for her cheap cruise ship to literally explode, nor does she expect to crash-land on an alien jungle planet wedged inside a tiny life pod and wearing an even tinier red bikini. And she certainly doesn’t expect a hot Luxirian to come to her rescue. After a successful career as a builder on his home planet of Luxiria, all Droxan wants is to be left alone. Hence why he’d purchased an entire planet—to keep people away. Including one beautiful human female who hurtles straight into his peace and quiet, disrupting everything he’s worked so hard to build, and tempting him beyond distraction. Quadrant patrol is weeks away from rescuing her and getting her off his planet. So when Droxan’s Instinct roars to life, recognizing Lyra as his fated mate, he knows he’s in deep trouble…especially when their intense attraction becomes harder to fight with every passing second. AmazonKU
AT NIGHT’S FALL (THE VASSI CONTACT BOOK THREE) by Michelle Howard
An all-powerful psychic is helpless when faced with a treasure hunter from Earth. When Rysdal Ampir, a psychic powerhouse, receives news that his family is in danger, his fear is unlike anything he’s ever known before. Now he must find a way to protect his loved ones from harm. Aliya Donovan thought her trip to an alien planet would be an adventure of a lifetime. Instead, she finds herself entangled in a deadly pursuit and falling for a cold alien with an edge of cruelty lurking within him. But as their attraction grows, so does the danger, and a life hangs in the balance. Can Rysdal and Aliya put their desires aside long enough to save an innocent life? Or will their passion blur the lines and ignite a fire that cannot be contained?
HOOKED ON THE OTTER DOCTOR: MM FURRY ALIEN ROMANCE (DELANEY’S FURRY ALIEN MATES BOOK FIVE) by Delaney Rain
Tobias Ahlberg is a reluctant sixth generation fisherman in a country that no longer wants to support fishing. His entire focus is on getting his stubborn father to follow him into aquaculture, while also earning money any way he can. While he wasn’t looking for love, he’s thrilled to discover that fated mates are real and he’s one of them. Halaby Revazi has been a ship’s doctor for twenty years and now he’s also leading the medical branch of the delegation to Earth. His stress levels are skyrocketing…and he’s not okay. While on a forced leave for the sake of his mental health, he discovers Tobias is his mate and it brings up a lot of questions about what their future might hold. The human mates of Halaby’s friends have happily given up their lives on Earth, but Tobias has a family that needs him. Changing their lives isn’t easy, but Tobias and Halaby are determined to get things right this time around. AmazonKU
ALL THE RAGE WE’VE EVER LIVED (GLADIATORS OF OUTER SPACE BOOK ONE) by Carlotta Page
Being abducted by aliens isn’t actually the worst thing that happened to me today. That’s because my captors have taken me to the Arena, an illegal space station where they force slave gladiators to kill each other for the entertainment of wealthy patrons. But I’m a nurse, not a fighter, and I’ve no intention of hurting anyone. That’s when I meet Vennkor, a massive warrior covered in scars, proof he hasn’t lost a fight. And Reke, a genetically engineered gladiator, who’s never seen the world beyond the Arena. Vennkor is gentle despite his intimidating size, while Reke is all claws, sharp teeth and uninhibited curiosity. They’re complete opposites, but they’re both determined to protect me—from our captors, from the other gladiators, from themselves. And soon I’m not only plotting my escape; I’m planning on taking these two alien men with me. AmazonKU
WHAT COULD GO WRONG? by Toshi Drake
VS Note: Part of the MM Subpar Superheroes series.
All Ezra has to do is deliver a message to retired clean-up agent, Chauncey Adams, and he’ll become the go-to person for SPAM’s Canadian office. Drive to Chauncey’s, hand off the papers. That’s the mission. What could go wrong? Everything. Everything could go wrong. A random phone call, unexpected magic words and a grumpy retired agent are just the beginning. The end? Finding Bigfoot on the Bruce Peninsula. Between dead bodies popping up and being kidnapped by incompetent bad guys, Ezra and Chaz have to solve the mystery of what happened before they get stomped out for good. These secret agents are more laughable than lethal, but they’ll have to rely on each other–and the growing spark between them–if they want to survive. AmazonKU
REBEL: A CYBERTITAN MILITARY ROMANCE (HUNTED RELICS BOOK SEVEN) by Sybur Phyre
Taline – The last escape pods fall from the Solcrue warships in a mad dash for freedom. Solcrue switch from trying to capture our many sisters of servitude to simply shooting them out of the sky. It’s a dangerous rescue mission that summons all available women and Titans to the surface of the planet. I’m barely back on my feet, yet I find myself in the middle of the turbulent battle, frantically collecting the last injured humans who dare defy our enemy. Among the explosions and mayhem is the red-striped medic unit, Rebel, calmly but quickly directing the rescue efforts and tending to the women and Titans in need of help. His confidence inspires hope in many until the ground disintegrates and a cavern swallows those of us who remain. A unit named Drillbit carves paths of escape for the others before he comes for me and his severely damaged brother, Rebel. When Drillbit overheats trying to bore us a route to safety, I find myself stuck as the caregiver to Rebel without help, and the protector of Drillbit who’s disappeared inside a cocoon of metal. Rebel has fought to save so many, and I feel unprepared for the burden of healing him. My nursing skills are based on human anatomy, not Titan cybertech…(MUCH more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
EMBRACED BY THE ORC by Harper Rosling
Krull’rak: Trapped in this cramped cell for ages, I’ve long given up any hope of escape from my brutal captors. Until the day they toss in a strange, curvaceous creature like none I’ve ever encountered. One look at those defiant eyes and wild auburn curls tells me this female is not one to be cowed. Perhaps she’s the spark I need to rekindle the fire of rebellion within me. If I can win her trust, could her alien knowledge be the key to regaining my freedom? Rayna: I’ve been bought, sold, and traded from one cruel alien master to the next for two agonizing years. Just when I fear my spirit will finally be broken, I find myself thrown into a filthy cell with a fearsome, towering beast. This orc warrior is like no alien I’ve encountered, exuding a brutish power and ferocity. He’s giving me a look that says he wants nothing to do with me. But if I play my cards right, could earning his alliance provide my first real hope of escape from this nightmare? AmazonKU
PROTECTED BY THE LICH WARRIOR by Synna Star
Corathus: This job should have been easy. I have one objective: to protect the young woman destined to marry our king’s advisor. There’s a target on her back, and someone wants Brynn dead. As the most fearsome of my clan, I’m chosen as her bodyguard. I swear fealty and success to my king, promising I will keep her safe until the wedding.
But when I meet her, my cold, unfeeling heart beats with renewed vigor.
Heat and light replace the empty darkness inside my body. I want her. I need her. She’s my mate. Lich are cursed—magical, alien beings with unique skills only valuable for intimidation and assassination. My birthright as a warrior and my bloodline demand I take this human woman as my bride instead. I won’t share her. None will claim her but me. I’ve never had a reason to fight against my king or clan, but now, I’ll rage against them all to make Brynn mine. Brynn: I didn’t sign up for this…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
WAYWARD BOND: MATED TO THE ALIEN UNIVERSE (DETYEN WARRIOR OUTCASTS BOOK THREE) by Kate Rudolph
Someone wants to hurt me. I’m sure of it as soon as I wake up on Nebula Outpost, rescued after ten years of being stranded on a planet full of death and pain. Without protection, the company responsible for all that suffering will do whatever it takes to silence me. Zyrus is my protector. He’s stoic and achingly familiar. I’ve been stranded for a decade, so how can I know him? His touch is electrifying, but he sacrificed his emotions long before we met. He can’t feel anything, least of all desire for me. So why does fire burn in his eyes every time he’s near me? And how can I unleash the passion I know he has hidden inside of him?
FULL SPEED TO A CRASH LANDING (CHAOTIC ORBITS) by Beth Revis
VS Note: not listed as a romance.
Ada Lamarr may have gotten to the spaceship wreck first, but looter’s rights won’t get her far when she’s got a hole in the side of her ship and her spacesuit is almost out of air. Fortunately for her, help arrives in the form of a government salvage crew—and while they reluctantly rescue her from certain death, they are not pleased to have an unexpected passenger along on their classified mission. But Ada doesn’t care—all that matters to her is enjoying their fine food and sweet, sweet oxygen—until Rian White, the government agent in charge, starts to suspect that there’s more to Ada than meets the eye. He’s not wrong—but he’s so pretty that Ada is perfectly happy to keep him paying attention to her—at least until she can complete the job she was sent to pull off. But as quick as Ada is, Rian might be quicker—and she may not be entirely sure who’s manipulating who until it’s too late.
HUM: A NOVEL by Helen Phillips
VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
In a city addled by climate change and populated by intelligent robots called “hums,” May loses her job to artificial intelligence. In a desperate bid to resolve her family’s debt and secure their future for another few months, she becomes a guinea pig in an experiment that alters her face so it cannot be recognized by surveillance. Seeking some reprieve from her recent hardships and from her family’s addiction to their devices, she splurges on passes that allow them three nights’ respite inside the Botanical Garden: a rare green refuge where forests, streams, and animals flourish. But her insistence that her son, daughter, and husband leave their devices at home proves far more fraught than she anticipated, and the lush beauty of the Botanical Garden is not the balm she hoped it would be. When her children come under threat, May is forced to put her trust in a hum of uncertain motives as she works to restore the life of her family.
SECRET ALIEN BABY (COSMIC BOND CHRONICLES SERIES BOOK THREE) by G R Stellar
When it comes to a one-night stand, you don’t think of the repercussions of it. At least I didn’t until it pretty much bit me in the butt when a sexy Alien Prince decided that he wants me to be his. After being broken up with, all I wanted to do was have some fun and mend my heart a bit.
When I met him at the club, it was a night of heated passion. But I did get a lot more than I bargained for. Calyx, a sexy alien Prince who calls me his destiny and worships the ground that I walk on. I don’t know if I believe him, just wanting to have a bit of fun. But with a surprise in the oven, I don’t know how to find and tell him. And with his crazy mom who wants me dead, it is a lot more than I bargained for. AmazonKU
BEATS OF LOVE: SPACE OPERA ROMANCE NOVELLA (STARLIGHT SONATA) by Jacqueline Westwoods
A spacecraft accident made her crash into a mysterious empire soldier.
Valeria, a coming-of-age heir of a noble house within the Galactic Empire, was eager to prove herself through her piloting skills rather than dancing at parties. But her debut flight to Zafirah, the capital city of the empire, was nearly disastrous and led her into great danger, confronting rebellious native tribes. Valeria’s last breath was almost gone, but she was luckily saved by an empire soldier, Geoffrey. These two young people face different identity issues. Their meeting sparked a flame, but class differences tore them apart. Can they discover and embrace true love, even if their desires clash with their family and political obligations? They ignited a fire, both within their hearts and among others. Things quickly spiraled out of their control. This novella, Beats of Love, is the prequel to the romantic space opera science fantasy trilogy, Starlight Sonata. Amazon
HEROES AND VILLAINS: DESTINY UNKNOWN (HEROES AND VILLAINS SERIES BOOK THREE) by Birdy Rivers
Amara has always hated having an unknown destiny. She hates having superpowers that isolate her even more. Hiding away at the family manor is the best solution Amara and her fellow freak cousin, Effy, can come up with. However, when their fathers drag them out of hiding and decide their place among the League will be a special integration team on Nullum Island where all the villains are sent. Their superpowers make them perfect for the job as Effy is a telepath while Amara has the ability to suppress other Bio Meta’s superpowers and she’s immune to other Bio Meta superpowers. It’s a job neither of them are thrilled about.Heading back to Oswald City presents more challenges than either Amara or Effy could expect. They both are stuck facing their destined mates while being slapped with a prophecy that will change their world forever. Hiding away is no longer an option as they both find themselves fighting a secret war alongside their destined mates in an attempt to save their home and way of life. Aren has his own dark secrets…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) Amazon NOTE: The book wasn’t up yet on Apple books or Kobo the day I checked.
STARS THE COLOR OF HONEY: MM ALIEN ROMANCE (ANDROMEDA VALLEY BOOK ONE) by Mara Day
Welcome to Andromeda Valley! Roswell of the North! ROBIN – When I wake to a crash behind my dad’s farmhouse, my life is a little in shambles. I’m unemployed, caring for my elderly father and his dog who hates me. But when I go outside to investigate that dramatic shooting star, the air crackles with raw electricity, and I feel alive for the first time in years. What I discover in the field will change my view of the solar system, my weird alien-obsessed hometown—and my own lonely heart. NA’REN – As captain of a science vessel on a one-way trip across the universe, I have one sacred duty: Do not crash the blasted ship. But when I do exactly that, I find myself and my crew trapped in the small town of Andromeda Valley, with no hope of returning to the stars. But maybe this odd small town isn’t such a bad place to be. Not once I meet Robin, the handsome Terran made of sunshine and honey, who chatters when he’s nervous—and, impossibly, speaks to me in my own language. He occupies my thoughts with singular force. And I know what it means. In the most unlikely of places, I may have found my mate. AmazonKU
ALIEN WEREWOLF’S PRIZE by January Bell
There’s only one thing the huge alien werewolf wants: me. Enduring harassment by a brain in a vial is hardly my vision of an ideal career, much less what I want for the rest of my life. When I’m selected for the Starlight Lottery, the choice is easy: literally anything is better than the space station I’m on. Except— it’s not a job they’ve found for me. Nope. I’m set to marry a ferocious alien werewolf clan leader. Not work for him. Marry. The life of luxury the Starlight Lottery sells to me sounds like a dream. Sure, I didn’t expect a husband in the mix, but I’ll take him over the brain. When I land and meet my werewolf, though? I certainly didn’t expect alien perfection— or the fact I’d be wildly attracted to him. Welcome to the Starlight Brides Lottery – luck is optional, but the hot alien is guaranteed. AmazonKU
SHADOWS DIVIDE: A POST APCALYPSE ROMANCE (SPLICED BOOK TWO) by Griffin Asher
VS note: I enjoyed book one in the series so I one clicked this.
“You have two options: play ball with us, or die.” When the Bugs invaded earth, most people’s lives were turned upside down, but Fish has spent her life adapting to one bad situation after another. A street-smart former foster kid, she’s a master of talking her way out of trouble and hustling to get what she wants. But now she’s drawn the attention of the Governor’s office. Blackmailing gang leaders? Easy. Smuggling contraband past the cops? Piece of cake. Being strong-armed into spying on genetically enhanced super soldiers? That’s a whole new game. Josh became a Spliced warrior to defend humanity against the Bugs, but his augmented abilities are a double-edged sword, granting immense power at the cost of a creeping insanity that threatens to consume him. His only hope is to find his Ari, a mate whose presence can balance the energy raging inside him. When he meets the enigmatic Fish, Josh thinks he may have found his Ari at last. But can he truly trust her?
From the beginning, it’s apparent that Fish has her own agenda. Can Josh get to the bottom of her secrets before it’s too late for both of them? AmazonKU
THE WAY HOME by Nicole Sanchez
Morgan Starr is tired of saving the world. Presumed dead after jumping into an alien portal, Morgan fought tooth and nail to return to a world forever changed. Free from the horrors that she lived through under the alien king, Vrelk, she’s determined to reconnect with her little sister and put all things Vyalcaron behind her. Amidst the wreckage of the life she once knew, Gideon Blake becomes her anchor. Tension sizzles between them the closer they get until the spark ignites their friendship into something more — a force neither of them can deny. Only Vrelk refuses to let Morgan go without a fight. As the true intentions for Morgan’s return become clear, she needs to decide what future she’s fighting for. But will Gideon be able to trust her once he learns Vrelk’s hold on Morgan continues? Or will she have to make the ultimate sacrifice one last time to prevent another alien invasion? AmazonKU
HIS TO WORSHIP: GIFTS OF ATIQARII BOOK ONE by Renee Harper
Alien abduction is nothing like the movies, take it from Sedona Branco. Snatched away in her sleep, Sedona wakes up to her personal nightmare. There are no little green men and no ‘beam me up’ moments—none of the cool stuff she used to watch in her favorite sci-fi movies. Instead, it’s all a scary, hopeless, super-not-fun experience. That is until a botched hijacking attempt lands Sedona stranded on a frozen alien planet. Now responsible for the lives of other women and scrambling to survive, Sedona needs to focus on the big plan: find a way home. But, it’s getting a little hard to think when staring into the golden eyes of her intriguing new companion. If a gift falls from the sky, you treasure it. Kuvier didn’t know what he would find when he followed the shining lights in the sky. Used to receiving the bare minimum of consideration and accepting of his fate, Kuvier never expected that he would find strange women lost on his planet. Especially not when one of the women is meant for him. With no knowledge of each other’s language and vastly different cultures, Kuvier is determined to beat the odds and make Sedona his. After all, there are more ways to communicate with his mouth than just using words. AmazonKU
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VS: This book grew from my fascination with how the Special Forces does or does not go in to rescue hostages held by bad actors. I also wanted to give the MMC (a favorite of mine) his own book!
HOSTAGE TO THE STARS by Veronica Scott
He rescued her from space pirates … but can he keep them both safe from the far greater evil stalking a deserted planet?
Space travel without Kidnap & Ransom insurance? Not a good idea. University instructor and researcher Sara Bridges can’t afford it, so when pirates board her cruise liner, she’s taken captive along with the mistress of a wealthy man, and brought to a deserted planet. When a military extraction team sent to rescue the mistress refuses to take Sara too, she’s left to the mercies of a retired Special Forces soldier, along as consultant.
Reluctantly reactivated and coerced into signing up for the rescue operation to the planet Farduccir where he once was deployed, Sgt. Johnny Danver just wants to get the job done. But when the team leader leaves one captured woman behind, he breaks away to rescue her himself.
As Johnny and Sara traverse the barren landscape, heading for an abandoned base where they hope to call Sectors Command for help, they find villages destroyed by battle and stripped of all inhabitants. A lone survivor tells a horrific tale of the Sectors’ alien enemy, the Mawreg, returning after being pushed out …
Searching for evidence to give the military, Johnny is captured. He regains consciousness in a Mawreg cage–with Sara next to him. Death is preferable to what the aliens will do to them… And even if they do escape their captors, can they alert the military in time to prevent another invasion of the Sectors?
Standalone sequel to Mission To Mahjundar (mild spoilers for Mahjundar in this story.)
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BOSSED BY THE ORC (THE KINGSVERSE ORCS BOOK ONE) by Saam King
The damsel in distress is supposed to fall for prince charming, not the monster in her fairy tale…right? Cleaning offices was far from Penelope’s dream job. But dreams don’t pay the bills, and if she wanted to save her family’s home, she needed money fast. Her grumpy, annoyingly sexy orc boss didn’t factor into her plans at all. Or so she kept telling herself…Dristan was too busy running his empire to waste time on things like romance. Then he saw his pretty new employee and everything changed. He knows Penelope would be a perfect mate. Too bad wooing is not part of his skillset…When danger finds its way to Penelope’s door, Dristan will do anything to protect her. But when all is said and done, will it be enough to convince her to take a shot at happily ever after? Or will their love story end before it ever truly begins? AmazonKU
PRINCESS AVENGED (HER PSYCHO VAMPIRE BODYGUARDS BOOK THREE) by Mara Leigh
Terrible news rips out my heart. Once again, someone I love has been taken away from me. All might not be what it seems, but the truth proves even darker. The demon still wants me, needs me for its evil plans, and it’s taken control of someone I love. The demon is gaining power and now the fate of the entire world is at stake. Turns out, I’m the only one who can slay it. The quest to banish this demon to another realm seems impossible, but it could be easier than facing the truth of what lies in my heart. I love these men, but are they capable of loving me back? If all of us survive, can our love survive the lies, betrayals, and the men’s dark pasts to give us the happily ever after we deserve? AmazonKU
AVENGING MY WOLF (STONE MOUNTAIN WOLF SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Scarlett West
Jace – Lydia is fierce and beautiful, and my wolf has set his eyes on her.
But an enemy pack’s curse has left me scarred and thirsting for revenge. I have no time for love. Rejected, she keeps a cold distance—until someone begins hunting her. My need to protect her flares, as does the intoxicating need to mate her. But to save Lydia, I must learn to set revenge aside. Lydia – After an abusive ex and being exiled from my pack, I’ve sworn off men—until Jace, the only wolf able to soothe my primal need. Too wrapped up in his need for vengeance, he rejects me. But when a killer sets his eyes on me, Jace and I must work together. If we don’t act on our bond and accept each other as mates, everything will be lost. Including my life.
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BONDED (THE CANDLE DISTRICT BOOK ONE) by Isabeau Moon
Naemi, an innocent wolf with an indomitable spirit, stands at a crossroads, determined to gain control of her destiny from the clutches of her Alpha father. Little does she know that her decision will set in motion a chain of events that will forever alter her course. Arami, a formidable dragon with a legacy to uphold, has always embraced her role as the future Alpha of her clan. Her life is meticulously orchestrated, every moment planned alongside her partner. But when a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger shatters the foundations of her existence, Arami’s world is thrown into turmoil. As the call to mate rumbles through their very beings, Naemi and Arami find themselves thrust into an unexpected love affair that defies tradition and expectation. But their passionate connection is not without its challenges if they are to accept the profound destiny that fate has laid before them. Amazon
GILGAMESH: THE SUMERIANS TRILOGY by Emily H Wilson
Now is the time for the gods of war – Gilgamesh, soon to be crowned King of Uruk, travels north to find his homelands in flames and his family on the run. A blood-red moon brings warnings of a new kind of war, and in the far north, the enemies of Sumer are massing. Inanna and Ninshubar sail south to take their revenge upon Enki, the king of the water gods. Armed with the master mee and struggling to understand its true nature, Inanna will face impossible demons in her quest to fully comprehend the power she has inherited. Meanwhile Ereshkigal, queen of the underworld, has a mysterious visitor. This dark stranger brings with him the threat of dangers far more terrible than Enki, or even Sumer’s warlike neighbours. Because a long time ago, in a realm faraway, a little girl was taken from her family. Now, a vengeance, long prophesied, is about to unfold. As the forces of chaos rise across the riverlands, Gilgamesh must battle against overwhelming odds to save the city he loves, and the Anunnaki will soon discover that no one can escape the sins of the past. Not even the gods.
FREAKY WAYS (A MYSTIC CARAVAN MYSTERY BOOK 18) by Amanda M Lee
The honeymoon is over for Poet and Kade. After a blissful week off from the day-to-day grind of the circus—where the only problem they had to deal with was the weird snake that appeared on the front porch of their cabin—the newlyweds are back with their friends in Phoenix. And nothing will ever be the same again. Phoenix is a city run by a slither of lamia, and even though Raven tries to maintain her distance from them each year when the circus rolls around, that’s not really an option this time. The slither is now being run by her father and brother…and they have a favor to ask of their long-estranged daughter and sister. It seems the slither is cursed. Not only can they not procreate, but it also appears they’re constantly being attacked by mummies that only have destruction on their minds. Lamia have been around for thousands of years and yet they’re in danger of dying out…forever. Only Poet and crew can help them. But is that what’s in Raven’s best interests? Raven has made a point to keep her family secrets…well, secret. Now she has a decision to make. She either has to help Poet save her people, or say goodbye to the past that continuously haunts her. What decision will she make? And when the enemy becomes clear, who will have the strength to fight them? The battle lines are about to be drawn. AmazonKU
DAMON (ALPHA DADDIES BOOK THREE) by Paige Michaels
Alpha Daddies is a wolf shifter series that follows the lives of strong Alpha Protectors and the women they are fated to mate. Olivia has always been an outsider, shy and quiet. Born nearsighted, she’d been slowly losing her vision her entire life. The thick glasses she wears have led to bullying, and her heightened sense of hearing ensured she heard every unkind word. Nevertheless, she is one of the chosen, the marked.
Damon already feels the strong bond with his mate. The Little rebel sneaked up close to him a year before their mating ceremony, and since then it’s been brutal waiting for her to turn twenty. He knows she feels the same. He’s ready for her in every way. He will be the protector she needs. Olivia enters into her mating fearful that she will soon be completely blind and a lifetime burden to her mate. Damon will do everything in his power to ensure that she feels safe, loved, and cherished. As soon as he has her in his arms, everything will fall into place. After all, those qualities are innate in an Alpha Protector. AmazonKU
AN ALPHA’S BELOVED: HELLSING SIBLINGS BOOK THREE by Margaret Couplet
It’s been a year and a half since the disappearance of Kain and Artemis and Connor is being stretched to his limit. Despite being the Family Head Gabriel has dumped most of the work in his lap and the resulting tension in the manor is making everyone snappish. So when Percy comes to him with the suggestion that Gabriel might not be their Seventh Connor takes one night for himself for the first time in weeks. Malcolm Greymoore, alpha of the local werewolf pack, has issues of his own to deal with and shouldn’t be worrying about the Hellsing Family’s weakness now that they’re down two members. Unfortunately for him there’s a rogue pack in his territory and they’ve just kidnapped and bitten the first born son of the Hellsing Family. AmazonKU
DESTROYING THE MAGICAL SHIELD MIDLIFE WITCHERY (MIDLIFE MYSTERIES & MAGIC BOOK 45) by Brenda Trim
As Artemis, the divine huntress, dodges a pesky artifact that wants more than just her secrets, the savvy witches of the Backside of Forty dive into action. To save the goddess and her power, the coven’s next quest will take them to the gardens of Mount Olympus and into the place no one else dares to treat — the goddess’s own inner sanctum. But breaking into Artemis’s private chambers is just the beginning of this crew’s conundrum. With their unmatched wit and sharp spellcasting skills, these witchy heroines must navigate Olympian politics and divine dramas all while keeping tabs on their ever-fluctuating hormones. Can they keep their cool and find the artifact before Artemis loses her mojo and becomes just another mortal woman? AmazonKU
DARK RESTRAINT (DARK OLYMPUS BOOK SEVEN) by Katee Robert
Ariadne Vitalis is in trouble. She’s betrayed her father—and his dangerous benefactor—and now she’s left to rely on Olympus’ questionable mercy. But in this city, mercy comes with a price. For Ariadne, that means a sham marriage to Dionysus. She has no choice but to agree, even if there’s only one man she’s ever wanted—a man she fears just as much as she desires. The Minotaur never had any illusions about Minos’s plans. He was willing to get his hands dirty as long as the old man kept his word—at the end of their bloody work, the Minotaur would be given Ariadne as a reward. She’s meant for him, and he intends to have her, no matter the cost. Ariadne knows better than to encourage the Minotaur—she’s all too aware of how hot a passion like theirs can burn. Besides, she can never forgive him for the terrible things he’s done, and he can never change. But when his hands are on her body and his wicked words are whispered in her ear, she might just be willing to let all of Olympus burn.
THE GRUMPY DEMON’S SUNSHINE (FATE’S FALLS) by Karla Doyle
RAZBUNARE – I was born in the fires of hell, created to grant humans’ selfish wishes for revenge in exchange for their souls. I exist only to fulfill my purpose. After eons of meting out vengeance, both petty and dire, something sparked inside me—an emotional response. Vengeance demons do not feel things. And yet, I did. Rather than return to the hell realm, I wandered the earth before settling in Fate’s Falls, a protected place where monsters of all types reside in harmony. There are even some humans in town, including one female who stokes flames inside me that put hellfire to shame. The lovely coffee barista is too soft. Too small. Too filled with sunshine and goodness to be attracted to a towering, red-skinned, hell-born demon. She will never know my feelings, never return them, but Dela is my purpose now. I would kill for her. I would die for her. But I cannot stay away from her. DELA – After dying at the hand of my ex-boyfriend, then being returned to life by a reaper, I follow his advice and escape to Fate’s Falls. Not only…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
A REAPER IS FOREVER (FATE’S FALLS) by Karla Doyle
SHAY – One seer is born in the Winterlock coven in each generation. The elders call it a gift, but if I could return or exchange it, I would. Witches born with the ability to see the future don’t possess other magic, and my precognitive skill isn’t exactly in demand. But it’s always there, every time I make skin-to-skin contact. Talk about a relationship buzzkill. Young, impatient, and frustrated with being the least useful member of the coven, I left in search of a normal life. Then money got tight and I sidestepped the rule about not profiting from magic. It was just an innocent psychic fair in a hotel ballroom. But the horrific things I saw when I looked into that man’s future… I’ve never run away faster. Farther. Even the safety of Fate’s Falls isn’t enough. The only protection from my magic is to never touch another living being again. A sacrifice I’m willing to make until someone from my past moves to town. The temptation to let my guard down with Kohl is almost as strong as my self-preservation instinct. As a reaper, he’s not a living being. But a reaper is forever, and seeing his future might be the worst kind of vision of all. AmazonKU
HUNT FOR ARTEMIS (QUEENS OF OLYMPUS BOOK NINE) by Arizona Tape
With the previous Artemis dead, the temple is on the hunt for someone to replace her and plenty of people have signed up, including Melany who is hoping to secure the position to honour her family’s history with the goddess of the hunt. Cressida’s reasons for throwing her hat in the race are very different. While she doesn’t fully know what it entails to be Artemis, she knows she wants it. An opportunity like this doesn’t come around very often and who doesn’t want a lavish lifestyle? The natural rivalry makes sparks fly between Melany and Cressida but only one can come out on top. As they get more and more focused on each other, the question remains: who? Hunt For Artemis is a paranormal twist on the classic Greek myth of Artemis with a sapphic romance. It’s part of the Queens of Olympus series following various heroines in classic Greek God and Goddess retellings.
THE VAMPIRE’S STORM (MORETTI BLOOD BROTHERS ROMANCE BOOK 13) by Juliette N Banks
Vampire assassin, Logan Mathieson has joined the king’s fight against their human enemies. He’s spent decades as a sniper eliminating the evil living among the inferior race and has a healthy distaste for all of them. That includes sexy Brooklyn Wade, a scientist working for the vampire king, tasked with producing an antidote to protect them in the war. Even if he can’t help antagonising her or control his body’s reaction to her lustrous angry blue eyes and dangerous curves. But when he discovers Brooklyn’s reason for joining the science team and the ethical boundary she’s crossed, Logan has a decision to make. Now they’re connected in ways that can’t be undone. At least while she lives. He can help her… or he can destroy her. And he has the power to do both.
GODDESS OF THE EAST (FORGOTTEN GODS BOOK 18) by Laura Greenwood
Iabet might have the power to purify the sun, but is that going to be enough? Goddess Of The East is part of the Forgotten Gods series and is based on Egyptian mythology. It includes a dash of adventure, a m/f romance, and can be read as a standalone.
QUEEN OF DREAMS (BOUND TO STEEL AND FIRE BOOK TWO) by Kit Rocha
Ash waited three thousand years for a consort who could break the Betrayer’s chains. Instead of one lover, he found two: Sachi and Zanya—the primordial powers that embody creation and destruction, reborn as humans. Now, his ancient enemy has returned to threaten everything he loves. In the wake of her dazzling manifestation, Zanya seethes with magic and restless energy. Her command of the Endless Void will be a potent weapon in the coming war. To harness it, she’ll need to embrace the darkness within—but the scars of the past are holding her back. Sachi’s unprecedented connection to the Dream deepens, leading her beyond the veil of reality…and into the heart of the Betrayer’s stronghold. Torn from her lovers, Sachi must use all her wit and cunning to survive the Betrayer’s treacherous court. Because he doesn’t simply want her. He covets the slumbering power she possesses—and plans to take it for his own. Amazon AB
STRIKES TWICE: MM PNR (ELEMENTALLY YOURS BOOK TWO) by F N Manning
When lightning strikes, can love thunder back? Marty Russo doesn’t need wings to fly. The air wizard can soar through the clouds with his magic. He still needs a purpose down on earth, so Marty agrees to help a man with a debilitating electric curse. But solving this impossible hex isn’t nearly as challenging as keeping his hands off Azure “Az” Serrano.
Az is difficult. Anyone would be after six years of zapping anyone they touch with a painful electrical charge. Even after they get off on the wrong foot, Marty is drawn to the passionate man underneath the leather jacket and guarded exterior. But getting too close physically could land Marty in the hospital, or worse, because electricity is especially dangerous to air casters. As their emotional connection grows stronger, the temptation does as well. Will Marty be able to free Az, or will the curse strike him down first? AmazonKU
WICKED LOVERS OF TIME (BLADE OF SHADOWS BOOK 3.5) THE SINISTER SAGA OF BALTHAZAR AND ALINA by Sara Samuels
Enveloped in a shroud of darkness and driven by an unrelenting thirst for vengeance, Balthazar, a tormented soul haunted by his tragic past, transforms into a merciless dark demon on a quest to bring retribution to Mathias—the man he holds responsible for his suffering. A twist of fate awaits as Balthazar crosses paths with Alina, the seductive and enigmatic daughter of his sworn enemy. Unexpectedly drawn to her, Balthazar finds himself torn between his burning desire for revenge and the growing, forbidden allure of Alina. The revelation that she shares his sinister dark nature only adds complexity to their entangled destinies. United by a shared obsession, Balthazar and Alina embark on a perilous journey to acquire the legendary Blade of Shadows, a weapon promising unimaginable power. However, the fragile alliance fractures when…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
TAMING OF THE BREW (A SUPERNATURAL SPEAKEASY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 15) by Lily Harper Hart
Life in the French Quarter is quiet…which is exactly how Ofeila Archer likes it. She’s making plans for Christmas, trying not to fixate on the fact that her mother is picking up trash as part of her community service, and otherwise just lazing about. Then life takes a turn, as it so often does in New Orleans, and her mother calls with a problem. It seems she’s found a body. Ofelia and her fiancé Zach Sully race to Bywater and are shocked to find that Ofelia knew the victim. She went to school with him, and at one time, he was close friends with her brother Felix. When Ofelia and Sully start digging, they find that the victim was into some shady stuff, including aligning himself with the sort of voodoo queens who don’t have the city’s best interests at heart. That’s bad enough, but when the victim rises of his own volition in the morgue and lets himself out of the refrigerator, things get downright crazy. Somebody is keeping a secret…and it’s a big one. Ofelia’s biggest problem is that she doesn’t know who it is. She’s determined to find out, though. Christmas is close and Ofelia wants a happy holiday. She’s going to have to fight like spell to get it. Even then, it might not be enough. AmazonKU
THE BROKEN WOLF’S REDEMPTION (WOLF’S MIDLIFE BOND BOOK FOUR) by Aline Ash
Damned, destroyed, and packless, Rome Nightfall is the worst kind of jerk. The only dark wolf in his family, he’s the literal black sheep—ironic, considering he was once first in line to be Alpha of his former pack. Since he sold his soul for revenge, his adopted daughter is the only thing keeping him together. Mean, cruel, cold, and so freaking beautiful, he’s both heart-stopping and breathtaking. He’s been a client for years, and through our brief interactions, I know he’s loaded. So when the unthinkable happens, threatening to destroy my business and leave my friends and co-workers out on the street, I swallow my pride and ask him to loan me the cash. Rome agrees to save my business, but at what cost? He doesn’t want money—he wants me. Will becoming his break me, or can I heal the broken wolf? AmazonKU
SUNFORGE (THE ENDSONG) by Sasha Stronach
Sascha Stronach’s queer, Maori-inspired Endsong trilogy reopens on a city in flames, where a magic-wielding pirate crew uncovers an age-old fight between the gods that threatens their world. The steel city of Radovan is consumed by fire between. Stranded in its harbor is the crew of the Kopek, the survivors of a bioterror attack overseas. But they bear scars: their captain, Sibbi, has gone missing; Yat, their newest Weaver, is fighting for control of her own mind; and their Weaving powers are in a badly weakened state. To disable the technology that prevents the group from escaping, Sen and Kiada must plot their way through the ruins of the foreign capital, which is patrolled by a hostile militia, using wits alone. But to navigate through Radovan, Kiada will have to rely on her own history with the city—one she shares with a band of misfits dubbed Fort Tomorrow and their leader, Ari, a charismatic thief. Ari may hold the key not only to saving Radovan from complete annihilation, but the history of their world, which will come into play as the gods begin to unleash destruction on humanity and one another.
DRAGONFIRE: HALLS OF ASH AND MARBLE (FULL MOON SERIES BOOK SIX) by P Mattern
As Liam explores his new abilities as a dragonshifter he is soon to discover that his half brother Argent has received the same gift. All his instincts warn him that a deathmatch between the brothers is inevitable. Stefan returns seeking refuge in Fauquier Hall…and revenge, while a supernatural serial killer of young women terrorizes the New City. Cass makes his biggest mistake yet, jeopardizing his relationship with Mitzi, and the Werewolf Curse Lux is under leads him to his perfect mate. AmazonKU
BEWITCHED WHISKERS (CATS WALKING DOGS AND SOLVING MYSTERIES BOOK 12) by Corinne Winters
There’s a hex-tra nasty killer on the loose! Katie Houseman, dog-walking and investigating witch, thought her brownstone was the only family present passed down. But when her family’s ancient amulet gets her into trouble with dark witches…She starts to wish it was. With her Aunt Zorah, her friend Luna, and her trusty cat familiar Biscuit, Katie dives into finding a cure for the curse cast by the dark witches. But Katie can never escape her missed calling as a detective…And ends up in another murder investigation. With so much on the line, can Katie catch the culprit before her time runs out? Or will the dark witches fighting against her finish the job first? AmazonKU
BREAD AND BURGLARY (TALES OF RYDDING VILLAGE BOOK TWO) by Shanna Swendson
After a treacherous journey, Lucina found safety in the bakery of Rydding Village. Her peace is threatened when she learns that Nico, the new apprentice smith, is from the homeland she was forced to flee. Could he be an enemy agent who caught up with her? Even if he isn’t, the newcomer is the chief suspect in a string of burglaries, and Lucina worries the suspicion will spread to her because of their shared nationality. Her nightmares of being driven from the village may come true if she can’t clear his name. Meanwhile, would-be wizard Bryn and healer Elwyn have their own concerns. The burglar leaves no trace, and the villagers are acting oddly. Is that related to the strengthening sense of magic around the village? They’ll have to figure it out and find the thief quickly because a wealthy landowner is determined to accuse Nico, and she’s not willing to listen to the truth. Lucina will have to face her own heritage and take a leap of faith to secure the home she’s come to love.
THE DUCHESS OF KOKORA by Nikhil Prabala
The Duchess of Kokora, Phera Ylir Mdana, has entered the marriage games of the neighboring kingdom of Ryene. But she’s not there to woo the dashing Prince Dominic. Her true objective? To win back one of the other contestants, Lady Rocelle Virae—Phera’s true love and ex-fiancee.
Love proves to be a game like any other when Phera must not only mend matters with her childhood sweetheart, but conceal her true intentions in order to earn votes and stay in the competition. And as long-brewing political tensions simmer beneath the surface, the playful veneer of the competition begins to crack. In the end, Phera, Dominic, and Rocelle find themselves united in a desperate bid to prevent a duel that threatens the integrity of the kingdom, the stability of the continent, and any hope for a happily ever after.
UNTAMED SHIFTERS (REJECTED WOLF PACK BOOK THREE) by Traci Lovelot
The fourth and final alpha of my new pack dreamed of me, and I dreamed of him. Now, he’s the one I need the most. The old pack that once exiled me has captured me. Although my fated mate rejected me, he suddenly wants me back. Over my dead body. Heath, Flint, and Gage saw me through the five long days of my heat, but afterward, I rejected Gage when he bit and claimed me. The last words I spoke to him were in anger, so why would any of them try to rescue me? But there’s one arrow left in the quiver. The one I’ve never met among my pack of alphas: Rowan, a feral shifter raised by wolves. Skilled at infiltration, this fourth alpha is a stealthy, deadly hunter. I’m not sure I should trust someone who’s more beast than man, but when my eyes meet his golden gaze, I can’t look away. Something about me calms the feral wolf in him. And something about him calls to the hidden wolf in me. With his help, can I learn to shift for the first time? We’ll escape together and find out. Then I’ll forge a new path back to the place I truly belong — with my rejected wolf pack. AmazonKU
THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS by P Djeli Clark
Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi. Her guild is strong, her blades are sharp, and her rules are simple. Those sworn to the Matron of Assassins—resurrected, deadly, wiped of their memories—have only three unbreakable vows. First, the contract must be just. That’s above Eveen’s pay grade. Second, even the most powerful assassin may only kill the contracted. Eveen’s a professional. She’s never missed her mark. The third and the simplest: once you accept a job, you must carry it out. And if you stray? A final death would be a mercy. When the Festival of the Clockwork King turns the city upside down, Eveen’s newest mission brings her face-to-face with a past she isn’t supposed to remember and a vow she can’t forget.
A SORCERESS COMES TO CALL by T Kingfisher
Cordelia knows her mother is . . . unusual. Their house doesn’t have any doors between rooms—there are no secrets in this house—and her mother doesn’t allow Cordelia to have a single friend. Unless you count Falada, her mother’s beautiful white horse. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is on her daily rides with him. But more than simple eccentricity sets her mother apart. Other mothers don’t force their daughters to be silent and motionless for hours, sometimes days, on end. Other mothers aren’t evil sorcerers. When her mother unexpectedly moves them into the manor home of a wealthy older Squire and his kind but keen-eyed sister, Hester, Cordelia knows this welcoming pair are to be her mother’s next victims. But Cordelia feels at home for the very first time among these people, and as her mother’s plans darken, she must decide how to face the woman who raised her to save the people who have become like family.
HUNT ME (I CRAVE THE CHASE): MM PNR WEREWOLF (SPOOKY BOYS BOOK THREE) by Fae Quin
Jeffrey – Returning to my hometown, to normalcy, after all I’ve been through feels strange to say the least. Returning to the friends and family that have all moved on with their lives, while I’m still trapped with demons of my past haunting me, is really the worst kind of torment. I’m safe now. Lydia, the woman who stole me when I was just nine years old, is in prison. I’m free. But I don’t feel free. I don’t even know who I am anymore. The child I was is dead and the man I’ve become is lost. Mutt – I found him. He smells like soap and oranges…and sorrow and sadness, but he smells like mine all the same. From the first moment I saw him in the parking lot on the side of the highway, with his pretty speckled nose and pouty frown, I knew that fate had gifted me my mate. In the same breath, mixed with the sweet smell of his delectable skin, I also knew that fate had a cruel sense of humor. Because my mate is not a wolf, but a human. And a human cannot save me from the moon mother’s curse. And I may not know much about most things, or what the future holds for us, but I know I would trek miles and scale mountains to put a smile on my grumpy human mate’s face. AmazonKU
STORM FURIES by Wen Spencer
The oni have invaded Pittsburgh on Elfhome. And, so far, it looks like they are winning. All this is according to prophecy. But the prophecy is big on symbols and light on specifics. Tinker and her allies are doing the best they can to defend the city and the civilians caught in the crossfire of a war between elves that’s been brewing for centuries. But the enemy has no hesitation whatsoever in involving innocents. All the pieces in this deadly game are in place—and everyone trusts Tinker will save them. All she needs is a plan. And then the lights go out, and the storm begins to rage.
BOUND TO THE ORC HUNTER (BRIDES OF THE MOON BLADE CLAN BOOK THREE) by Krista Luna
The gorgeous orc I just met says I’m his bride. Yeah, right. When I wake in a strange forest, surrounded by “monsters” and “magic,” I’m sure it’s all some reality-TV fake out. My carnival job means I know a lot about all the ways people can be fooled. And the “orc” telling me we’re goddess-matched and married has got to be the biggest hoax of all. Branikk’s movie-star good looks and charming words are way too good to be true. But I keep making ludicrous things appear in ways Hollywood special effects can’t match, a unicorn just spoke to me, and when I get an eyeful—a really big eyeful—of Branikk, he’s green everywhere. When a talking dog asks for our help to save his people from soul-sucking fae, I finally start to believe I’m in Faerie. But I’m not falling for a handsome guy ever again, no matter how much Branikk’s touch sets me on fire. I’m not. Not even a little bit. AmazonKU
GILDED WICKED MIRRORS by Hazel St Lewis
In New Swansea, a glittering city once inhabited by vampires, power rests not with the royal class but with the Bargainers—deities trapped in magic mirrors, who exchange power, wealth, and knowledge for a cost . . . often a wretched one. Quinnevere Ashelle wants nothing to do with the Bargainers, but at twenty-three, she is getting too old to make it into the Royalle Ballet, and with only one shot left, she’ll do anything—including make a twisted deal with an evil god. The agreement is simple: passionately kiss her archnemesis, Prince Emrys, and she will receive her dream spot in the Royal Ballet. Unfortunately, when Quinn’s deal with the Bargainer backfires, her beloved friend turns up dead, entirely drained of blood, and with puncture wounds matching the long-extinct vampires. Feeling utterly responsible, Quinn vows to get vengeance and use her medical examiner skills to solve the murder, but she is far outmatched in this world of immortals—especially when she discovers she’s being hunted, as is the killer’s next target. If she wants to survive, she must team up with the devilishly attractive but wicked Prince Emrys to track down the murderer before she gets cornered herself. AmazonKU
KISSES AT THE CROSSROADS by Morgan Lysand
VS Note: MM Fantasy Romance
Lark has the worst luck. After stumbling through a thin spot in the veil between realms, he’s been stuck in the human world for a decade and forced to perform parlor tricks for the witch that captured him. Luckily, the witch’s power wanes and Lark hopes to run for his freedom during the next full moon. But he needs help. What could it hurt to summon a crossroad demon to get him back home to the Faelands? When Pike gets summoned for the first time in decades, he’s sure it’s for something ridiculous. Humans never think of consequences. However, the moment he lays eyes on the pretty Fae, he’s determined to help the ethereal one, no matter the cost, even if it’s his own heart. AmazonKU
SAVAGE MIST: ARDEN by Kassie Keegan
Only her Mates’ love can save Arden from an intruder stalking her dreams…Arden shared vivid, innocent dreams with her three beloved Lio for years, but she doesn’t know where they are. As their dreams become ever more sensual, she leaves her SpacePort and gets work in a Trade Fleet, restlessly seeking to find mysterious Vai, turbulent Rally, and steadfast Kano. Then she meets kind and charming Shane, her last fated Mate. … a tempest of desire stirs within their shared dreamscape, leaving them vulnerable…But Arden cannot claim them until they touch. The unseen enemy lurks in the shadows, threatening to shatter the connection holding them together, preying on their deepest fears and doubts. Only a completed MateBond can shield them forever. Burning need fuels Arden and Shane to find their Mates. Their courage will be tested as they embrace a love that is both their greatest strength and their most profound vulnerability. Can they find their Lio Mates before their hearts are broken? AmazonKU
UP IN SMOKE (MONSTER HUNTER/LOVER BOOK FOUR) by Lucee Joie
Hi, my name’s Mabel and I’m the universe’s worst monster hunter. I mean, it doesn’t help that I keep falling in love with them…What if you had the choice to destroy the very curse that controls your life, but it means losing the ones you love the most? Mabel will have to choose between destroying the man who made her like this and living in a place where she no longer feels the calling. However, it will be at the expense of the happiness of her newest monster. Ornath–whom Mabel once knew by another name–is a smoke demon. He may have helped Mabel and her monsters escape but she is in his realm now and he will do anything to change their fates–regardless of the cost. AmazonKU
HOWLING FOR CUPCAKES (WHISPERING PINES BOOK SIX) by Milly Taiden
Marigold “Mari” Sinclair escapes to Whispering Pines for a fresh start away from her controlling ex-husband, but instead of peace, she finds chaos. Someone has a bitter taste in their mouth about her arrival, leaving magical ambushes as unwelcome gifts. Mari didn’t expect her first ever one-night stand to be the hunky deputy sheriff, a man who’s more than willing to guard her body all day and all night. Deputy Sheriff and wolf shifter, Arden Flynt, can’t believe his luck when his unforgettable one-night stand moves to town. Mari’s intoxicating scent hasn’t left his mind since she disappeared from his bed. Now, fate has given him a second chance, and he’s determined to make the most of it. He wants to turn that wild night into a lifetime of adventure with his sweet and wary witch. But someone’s determined to run Mari out of town. A threat against his mate isn’t something Arden takes lightly. When magical attacks against Mari escalate, it’s time to fight fire with fire…witch-style! But in Whispering Pines, nobody ever fights alone. Can Mari and Arden stop the threat before it’s too late? Will their budding romance survive hexes and exes? AmazonKU
SMOKE AND MIRRORS by Kai Butler
VS Note: MM Fantasy Romance.
Secret Agent Damian Reyes has two problems: he just lost his job and now he’s babysitting a deposed prince. When Damian ran straight into a firefight to save an attractive civilian, he didn’t realize he was also sacrificing the career he’d spent twelve years building for a man whose flirting is only slightly less lethal than his blades. Now they’re stuck in Damian’s childhood bedroom as he tries to salvage his job, avoid his mother, and keep Cassander from getting murdered. Oh, and a phenomenally powerful magical coin has decided it wants a ride in Damian’s pocket. At some point, his luck has to change, right? AmazonKU
MARRED: FALLING FROM HELL SERIES by Susan Person
VS Note: Author recommends reading book 1 and 2 first.
I thought our deaths were the worst days of our lives until a being so powerful even the archangels feared him showed up in Hell and touched my family. Jax and I died different deaths but love and fate saved us for the ultimate final battle. No longer safe in Hell from Typhon, who has made it his mission to torture my loved ones, I refuse to hide. I’m Morena, future Queen of Hell, and I will not bow to anyone’s will. My plan? Rescue my kidnapped uncle from Typhon’s torture chamber, and then find the key to defeating Typhon, even if that means Jax and I must return to the mountain where our lives were forever changed. Only then will Jax and I have a chance to bind ourselves together for eternity.
THE STONE SURVIVAL (GARGOYLES OF STONE HAVEN BOOK FOUR) by Debbie Cassidy
Only the truth will set us free…Our enemy almost trapped us. We were lucky to get away, and now it’s our turn to lay a trap for them. The truth about the graynites isn’t the story we were told. And now, if we’re to survive, we must weave a story of our own. Lies and subterfuge will be our weapons, so ensuring we have the right allies is paramount. Only a select few can be trusted with the truth. The road ahead is shrouded with uncertainty. The only thing we can be sure of is the present, and I’m determined to spend that time with my mate. But how can I bask in joy when my happiness breaks another goyle’s heart? As we scramble to put the pieces of the puzzle together and form a clear picture of the true face of our enemy, time is running out. If they strike before we’re ready, then we’re all doomed. God, I hope we’re not all doomed. AmazonKU
A WOLF IS A WOLF (BLACK VALLEY WOLVES BOOK THREE) by Nikki Clark
I wake up in a lab and know immediately what’s happened. The veil between shifters and humans has been getting thinner and thinner. We’ve integrated into society, but that’s only created more opportunities for our discovery. In this fight to keep the shifter community free and out of cages and labs, to keep us as lore in the minds of humans, our brute strength and keen instincts have always kept us one step ahead.
In recent years, the faulty, desperate science of man has closed the gap, and we’ve found ourselves with more groups like the ones who have captured me nipping at our tails. When they make moves against us, we move faster and deadlier. We rip out their throats and leave their carcasses to rot. However, this woman, who is my captor, is not the evil scientist I would have imagined. Her long, regal neck is too beautiful to rip out. She makes me salivate, but not in bloodlust. And my wolf wants to lick up her pulse to feel her heartbeat. When she appears in a dream she’s not supposed to be in, I have to decide if she’s my enemy. Either way, fate has brought us together, and for me, that is the only way it’s going to be. AmazonKU
CLEAN FINISH (GOLIATHS OF WRESTLING BOOK TWO) by Lily Mayne
VS Note: MM PNR.
Larkin – Look, here’s the thing. I’m young, carefree, and my job as the assistant to Holt, manager and owner of the Goliaths of Wrestling, means I’m surrounded by half-naked beefcake wrestlers all day. Of courseI’m going to be interested in… getting to know them all better. It would be, like, illegal for me to not lust after them all, right? There’s just one hurdle I have to get over first before I can… get to knowthe wrestlers in the way I want. And that hurdle makes me really, really freaking nervous. So I come up with an amazing idea. Holt’s bodyguard Seb, a werewolf, is the quiet, dependable, calm presence in the office. He’s safe. He’s not as intimidating as the wrestlers, and we’re kind ofbuddies, so I decide to ask him for help with my little… predicament. Just for some practice. Before I move onto the big leagues. That’s all it is. Practice. Seb – I’m the foolish old wolf who’s pined after Larkin since the moment he started working here. I’ve had to watch him flirt…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU AB
DEMON SATISFIER by Marit Prins
The last thing I anticipated waking up to this morning, after last night’s drunk pity party, is a Demon. A very naked Demon, who insists I summoned him and tells me he cannot leave until he has pleasured me fully. Turns out singing along to an Abba song while drunk, leaves you with more than a hangover, and now he will not leave. Because it would be crazy to let him pleasure me, right? Or is there maybe more to this gorgeous, though slightly dubious pleasure demon than meets the eye? AmazonKU
GRUMPY ORC DADDY by Zora Black
This orc billionaire is used to being in charge…But I’m not taking no for an answer. Since my sister passed, I’m a single mom for my niece. Or so I thought…Until I moved in next door to the dad! Turns out Janta’s my sister’s baby daddy from a past fling. Now he’s ready to step up for his baby girl. But I’m hoping he’ll want to take care of me, too…We’re trying to coparent. But Janta is as hard-headed as he is fine. So… very. And the more I fall for him, the more I think we could be the perfect family. My daughter isn’t the only one falling for his charms…I want this orc daddy, too. AmazonKU
BEHIND THE CRIMSON CURTAIN by E B Golden
On the coal-choked island of Luisonn, the tyrannical Stav Regime breeds rebellion among the working class. Firin, a face-changing con artist trained by her domineering father, dances between fake lives to escape punishment for her crimes—until armed rebels topple the regime. With freedom finally within her grasp, she discovers one of the heroes is her former lover, Bregan, who introduced her to her second love: the theater. As the flames of revolt settle, Firin joins Bregan on the stage. She’s determined to create a life with the honorable man she never forgot. But like the past, love and truth are hard to hide—especially when one of Firin’s victims, now president, chooses Bregan as his right-hand man. Haunted by the sacrifices of revolution and devoted to the new government’s success, Bregan quickly rises in its ranks…In a web of war and false identities, Firin must choose a side. But is the price of freedom her heart? AmazonKU AB
MAGIC ESCAPING: CARNIVAL OF MYSTERIES by Kaje Harper
Alan – I didn’t think two cars slowing down behind me as I jogged along our country road were a problem. I’m just an ordinary third-grade teacher. Well, also a sorcerer, but I don’t really use my powers. Even when my familiar, Sunny, said, “I don’t like this,” and winged off to fetch my boyfriend, I wasn’t really expecting trouble. But then guys with guns jumped out and “arrested” me. Now I’m locked in a prison hours away from home, my magic is suppressed by a blocking bracelet, and they laugh when I ask to see a lawyer. Scary stuff, but Sunny’s no ordinary bird and Jason will never stop trying to find me. I just hope they arrive in time. I just hope they arrive…Jason – As a small-town firefighter, I’ve had my share of terrifying moments, but watching Alan be grabbed and driven off in an unmarked car is high on that list. Especially when the agency that supposedly arrested him tells our lawyer they’ve never heard of Alan and have no idea where he is. That’s not an arrest, it’s an abduction. I’m no superhero…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
VENGEFUL LEGACIES: THE LEUKOS TRILOGY by S E Alexander
My outlook on our world has changed. I’ve joined the rebellion and when someone I love was taken, I trade myself to save their life. I’m completely cut off from my mates; our silent bonds leaving me empty.
I keep seeing him bleeding…dying…Fate has other plans in store for me and now my fourth and final mate is here with my enemy, holding me prisoner for the High Council. I don’t know if he will be my downfall or my salvation. Bram and the council are still at large, but I’m determined to enact my vengeance on someone from my past. When things don’t go as planned when one of my mates goes down a dark path. I’m worried I won’t be able to bring him back to the light. Until we are betrayed…Secrets are unveiled. The High Council will do anything and everything to become more powerful, and they need me for their success. Will I survive this time? Can I trust those closest to me? Will I even remember? AmazonKU
HIRAM (TERRARIUMS BOOK TWO) by Linda Mooney
VS Note: From the blurb for book one: “…a unique floral shop that offered…a world where her most fervent wishes could come true.”
Welcome to BEWITCHERY Floral Arts & Gifts. When the old man came to buy a tulip for his sick wife, something about him tugged at Agatha’s heart. It wasn’t until she learned the story about Hiram’s plight that she knew she had to do something to make his and his wife’s life better. That was before a kid entered the shop with a gun.
Amazon NOTE: Not yet up on Apple Books the day I checked Kobo
STALLION’S INSTINCT (A DAYCARE FOR SHIFTERS BOOK FIVE) by Elva Birch
Playboy, cowboy, and con man, Logan has to go straight when he’s suddenly saddled with his brother’s four-year-old, filly-shifting daughter. Tabby was taken for a ride by a horse thief, and when she finally tracks him down to demand what she paid her last pennies for, finds herself lassoed into an unbelievable story about magic and shifters.Stallion’s Instinct is a standalone in the Day Care for Shifters series, with single parents and adorable shifter kids, and stories full of humor and heart. AmazonKU
LION’S TAIL (THE PRIDE BOOK TWO) by Jordan L Hawk
Control the booze. Control the magic. Control Chicago. Sam Cunningham just wants a quiet life with his lover, the cheetah-shifter Alistair Gatti. But that hope is dashed when a member of Mickey Sullivan’s gang dies inside the Gatti family’s speakeasy. Sullivan wants Sam to work for him, deciphering long-forgotten hexes as part of his illegal hexworks operation. At the same time, a corrupt prohibition agent demands Sam and Alistair investigate the gang member’s murder. Caught between gangster and agent, they must walk a fine line just to stay alive. Because the sinister forces behind the killing are still out there, and now they have Sam in their sights.
THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU: A RH ROMANCE (THE HOUNDS OF HADES BEEOK TWO) by Amy Sumida
VS Note: Listed in Erotica.
My name was once Lomasi, back when I was a mortal, native to the lands now called America. Then a god came to me. I thought he was Coyote, the Trickster, but his name was Hermes. He gave me eternity and love—the latter only for a couple of centuries. Then his love waned. Hermes grew restless and left me. But he returns every few months and reclaims what’s his. Now, my name is Lora, and I’ve met a man. He’s beautiful, strong, and cunning. And he’s not just a man. Rune is also a demigod, part of a Cerberus team. A Hound of Hades. He guards this world from lost and malicious spirits. But is he strong enough to love me when it would mean sharing me with a god? My loyalty to Hermes is unshakable. Even though he left me and broke my heart, he gave me forever and saved my life many times. I can’t bite the hand that feeds me. Not even for the greatest love I’ve ever known. AmazonKU
HIS TO LOVE by Elena H Covens
Emily Underwood has spent her life avoiding suitors while seeking adventure between the pages of books. But when a lightning storm sends her into her favourite book, can she find a way to survive this exciting new world and the dangerous pirate within it? Flynn Sawyer, one of the most well-known pirates within his world, spent his entire life plotting to kill the King. And when a mysterious woman who claims to be from nowhere shows up, it takes everything in him to not let himself become distracted by her. But, will he truly be able to let her go after he gets his revenge? AmazonKU
A HEART OF RUBY FLAME by Lena Ravenhill
Evie – When I came to Catanis, the city that never sleeps, I sought excitement and adventure. The annual masquerade provided many opportunities to steal valuable items from the rich and powerful. But, evil people are searching for me and I must conceal my identity, otherwise I will end up in a cage. An unusual piece of jewel caught my eye, but little did I know that I had targeted the wrong person. He is one of the most powerful people in Catanis, and rumor has it that he has no soul. No matter where I go, his light gray eyes follow me. I don’t know if I can escape this time . . .Bjorn – Years of nothing but death and destruction, and constant wars made me who I am. I don’t know when I stopped feeling anything except anger and cold indifference about everyone and everything. I hate this city. I hate the crowds of courtesans, street performers, and city drunks who live like the war at their border has nothing to do with them. Then she crossed my path, and took what was mine. She is a liar, and a thief. I will be damned if I ever fall for her tricks. AmazonKU
CATS NEVER FLY (WILLOW LAKE SUPERNATURALS BOOK FOUR) by Lori Ames
VS Note: MM PNR.
Protect his nine lives. Check. Find a pretty treasure. Check. Summon a dragon. Ch– Wait, what? Cat shifter Simon refuses to jeopardize any of his nine lives, thank you very much. That saying “curiosity killed the cat” won’t ever apply to him. No way, no how. Except…When he’s out hunting for field mice one night, he finds the most wonderful whistle. It’s magical and intriguing and so very, very pretty. He knows he should return it, but what’s the worst that could happen if he blew on it first? Just once. Months later, he finally has the courage to do just that, and when he does, the craziest thing happens. He summons a dragon, of all things. Now what is he supposed to do? Particularly when Simon would rather keep the gorgeous dragon shifter than send him back to where he came from. AmazonKU
BLOOD SO BRUTAL: GOLDEN CITY BOOK TWO by Emily Blackwood
Huntyr knew better than to trust anyone. She made it into The Golden City, only to find out that everything she dreamed of is gone. There is no safety, no luxury, no elite society. There’s only the evil archangel and his dark, twisted plans to use her for power. Those plans include marrying Huntyr and Wolf, even though she’d rather die than be wed to him. Huntyr is forced to learn about her real heritage and her untapped magic while she’s paraded around The Golden City as the archangel’s new favorite weapon. Wolf can do nothing but watch as she’s manipulated and toyed with, but one thing hasn’t changed: He’ll never let anyone else lay a hand on what’s his. Even if she despises him. Betrayal runs deep, but blood runs deeper. Huntyr and Wolf navigate tests of loyalty and new truths as they’re faced with the downfall of one power and the rise of another. Families break. Friendships rise. Do they have what it takes to survive? And are they strong enough to right the wrongs from decades ago? AmazonKU
AUTUMN KNIGHTS DREAM by Ariadne Breylard
VS Note: Cliffhanger.
Lyra’s surprising reveal to her Winter Mate leaves her feeling ambivalent. But his unwavering support and dominant reassurance bring out a new confidence within her. With the realm teetering on the brink of chaos, unexpected allies offer hope in the conflict against the rebellious New Night Coalition and its leaders. As she navigates her growing bonds, Lyra’s powers increase, and she discovers her greatest strength may be in forgiveness and trusting the one who broke her heart. AmazonKU
ARGENIS (FATED DRAGON DADDIES BOOK TWO) by Pepper North
Bewildered by the challenges and dangers that erupt, Ciel tackles the long trek back to Wyvern. The appearance of a silver dragon is the final straw, making her panic. When their bond snaps into place, the attraction between them ignites. By scent alone, Argenis knows that the mother seeking assistance to bring her daughter home is related to his future mate. He will battle any foe to keep her safe and make her his.
Change has come to Wyvern. A centuries-old pact between the founders and their powerful allies could save the inhabitants of the city once again, but only a dragon Daddy can truly guard his mate from harm. AmazonKU
GHOST AFTER DARK (HAUNTED SOULS BOOK 20) by Pandora Pine
VS Note: MM PNR mystery.
While listening to the wildly popular paranormal podcast Ghost After Dark, psychic Copeland Forbes hears a disembodied voice crying out for help. The episode was investigating the haunting of a clifftop mansion, where Domenica Fibonacci lived with her wealthy husband, Vic. On a stormy night in 1984, she tragically fell to her death. Forty years later, one question remains: did Domenica jump or was she pushed? Detective Jude Byrne isn’t convinced the cry for help was real, arguing it was a con job employed in the hopes of bringing more listeners to the podcast. When the host invites Cope onto the podcast to communicate with Domenica’s spirit, Jude is against the idea, fearing the offer is a trap meant to expose Cope as a fraud. When there’s a major break in the Rothschild haunting, Jude and the cold case detectives are assigned to the case. Working together, Jude and Cope must piece together the clues to determine once and for all how Domenica died. Did Domenica jump? Was she pushed? More importantly, what role did her husband play in her untimely death? AmazonKU
BOUND AND TIDE (VILLAINS AND VIRTUES) by A K Caggiano
Xander Shadowhart’s mother is dead. Well, no, not exactly—nothing could probably kill Birzuma the Blasphemed—but she is banished to the infernal plane, and that’s almost as bad, especially considering she seems to have taken Xander’s control over his powers with her. Born to a demon, Xander’s purpose has been beaten into him his entire life: serve his maker and carry out her will, but when the time comes to summon his mother back into the material realm, he’s not exactly sure he wants to…er, is able to, not without mending his command over the noxscura first. As luck and plot would have it, though, he’s in possession of a decades old clue that just might teach him how. But quests always have their interruptions, and when a haughty herbalist refuses to give him the attention he deserves, Xander becomes distracted, especially when her threats and demands awaken in him a new desire to serve. He can’t be blamed, not when she’s so beautiful and so talented and so mean, but the piling on of newly discovered kin and complications with his arcana jeopardize everything: his connection to his dark powers, his plan to bring his mother back, and, most horrifyingly, his feelings. Blood mages aren’t really supposed to have those, but it may finally be Xander’s turn to learn what the rest of us have known all along. AmazonKU
WITCH IS THE NEST NOW EMPTY (A WITCH P I MYSTERY BOOK 49) by Adele Abbott
Several years have passed since last we saw the family Maxwell. During those intervening years, there have been a number of changes: – Florence now attends CASS full-time and only comes home on the occasional weekend and during the holidays – Jack has a new career which, although challenging, he enjoys immensely. – Jill has a (nearly) new receptionist. But some things never change: – Jill is just as busy as ever. – Winky is still up to his old tricks (but even he has changed a little) AmazonKU
BAKED GOODS & BLACK MAGIC: STORIES FROM SAFORIA by A R Lines
VS Note: Ends in “slight cliffhanger” per the Author.
Owning my own bakery has always been my dream, but what happens when that dream becomes unfulfilling? As a Beta member of society with no future dating prospects, my monotonous life seems to blend day to day. That is until four hulking alphas turn my life upside down by triggering my heat and revealing I’m actually an omega. To my surprise, I don’t actually mind being an omega. Who wouldn’t want to be pampered by four gorgeous alphas? My dull life suddenly bursts with color, but not everything is peaches and cream. A string of murders sends my alphas on a wild hunt for a beast. Is it a normal creature prowling the forest… or something more sinister? AmazonKU
OMEGA CAPTIVE OF THE ALPHA DRAGON by Wendy Rathbone
VS Note: MM PNR.
Tavi is a set-omega, which means he has no inner beast and cannot shift.
Considered worthless by his wolf pack, and with no individual rights, he is sold into slavery along with other set-omegas as they come of age. Alluresh is a dragon shifter, all business and very little play. His inner dragon is feral and often controls him, shifting inappropriately at times, creating chaos and damage. Others fear him, causing Alluresh to become bitter and reclusive. All of that changes when a shady friend from his past invites him to an omega auction. Alluresh attends, only to discover his dragon has eyes for one of the omegas for sale, demanding he bid on him or else. What is Alluresh to do but obey his beast and call out a ridiculously large sum? Two outcast men learn they might have more in common than they think, and a feral dragon finds his inner heart. AmazonKU
ONE SMART WITCH (THE HOLLOWBECK COZY PARANORMAL MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by Amelia Ash and Kim M Watt
When a traveling carnival arrives in Hollowbeck, it promises magic and mayhem. It’s also an opportunity for Morgan to find someone who can transform her brother, Ruiner, back into a human – he’s a little tired of being a talking cat, and she’s a little tired of cleaning his litter box. Things look promising until the curtains rise on rehearsal night to reveal Ruiner sitting on the lifeless body of the wizard who promised to help him. Ruiner swears he’s innocent, but that doesn’t stop the carnival boss from seizing him. He’ll be tried under carnival law. If found guilty, he faces certain death – and it’s not like it’s going to be a fair trial. Morgan can’t lose her brother, but she can’t do anything from the outside, either. Her only hope is to infiltrate the carnival and find the real murderer before it’s too late. But the magic carnival holds dangerous secrets of its own, and it’s soon clear Ruiner’s life isn’t only one at risk. AmazonKU
A DANCE MACABRE (PERVERSE CITY BOOK ONE) by Naomi Loud
Welcome to the city of Pravitia. Home to the wicked, depraved, and perverse. Built upon the urges of our deviant desires, and our twisted cravings. Every soul fated to this damned city worships at our altars. Puppets to our fatalistic whims. Six bloodlines, devoted to our darkest proclivities, destined to rule the city in our image, and in our name. Six families bound to us in exchange for absolute dominion and glory. But even gods have favorites and the time has come to usher in a new epoch. Mercy Crèvecoeur and Wolfgang Vainglory have always been enemies, fueled by centuries-old family quarrels. Their hatred runs deep and if we didn’t prohibit it; they’d have already attempted to kill one another. But…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
CASTLE OF WATER AND WOE (BRIARWOOD WITCHES BOOK THREE) by Steffanie Holmes
My kid sister is on her way to visit Briarwood Castle. I miss her like crazy, but I haven’t told her that I’m a witch, am dating five guys, and we’re trying to save the world from an invasion of dark fae. Luckily, the guys have a bright idea – we’ll take Kelly to London. We can show her the sights, keep her safe from the fae, and research the creepy portrait of my mother that seems to be moving. Under the bright city lights. I discover more about the mysterious origins of my powers, and one by one my guys open up about the dark parts of themselves they’ve kept hidden. In this most desperate of times, every one of us in the Briarwood coven must confront our own demons to unleash the full potential of our magic. AmazonKU
DROPPING LIKE FLIES (PARANORMAL PROBLEMS: NECROMANCERS BOOK TWO) by H L Day
Quickest way to catch a killer? Bring the victim back and ask who did it. Only, nothing’s that easy. When the bodies of young gay men start piling up in London, DCI Ben Weaver would do anything to bring the massacre to an end. Well, almost anything. He didn’t have the powers-that-be recruiting a necromancer on his bingo card. Or who that necromancer would turn out to be. Griffin doesn’t want to work for CID, but then he has little interest in most things these days unless it involves getting drunk. Especially if it brings Ben back into his life. Ben might be his fated mate, but Griffin refuses to dance to fate’s tune. Not when guilt still gnaws away at him. Stopping Satanic Romeo from claiming any more victims requires teamwork. But as they try to navigate their feelings and work out the killer’s endgame, he might already have them in his sights. Who’s hunting who? AmazonKU
WITCH IN THE WIND (WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 21) by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Welcome to Holiday Hills, where magic is more than just a whisper on the wind—it’s a way of life. I’m Abby Odell, a cozy mystery writer with a knack for stumbling into real-life mysteries that make my fictional ones seem tame. And just when I thought writer’s block was my biggest problem, a real zinger of a case lands in my lap. It all starts when a priceless spell book disappears from The Enchanted, the quaint bookstore café run by my late mother’s best friend, Bessie Frone. This isn’t just any book—it’s a compendium of powerful spells that could upset the balance of our not-so-ordinary town. With my sassy cat familiar, Cooper, by my side (commenting on everything with his trademark snark), we dive paw-first into a mystery that’s got more twists than a cinnamon stick in a holiday latte. Help comes in the form of a distractingly handsome detective who’s supposed to be the inspiration for my books—not my love life. Together, we’ll navigate a maze of suspicious shifters, cloak-and-dagger witches, and a storm that’s brewing something fierce. AmazonKU
FATED SECRET BABY (WOLVES OF OAKWOOD BOOK SIX) by Vera Rivers
Returning to Oakwood was supposed to be simple: keep my head down and avoid the man who broke my heart. But fate has other plans. Old feelings resurface, and new truths emerge, forcing me to confront the secrets I’ve been hiding and the love I’ve never forgotten. With his family against us and time running out, we must decide if we’re willing to fight for the future we were always meant to have… or let the past tear us apart once more. AmazonKU
THE HARLEQUIN (THE FAE COURT BOOK THREE) by Alexis Brooke
I was manipulated by the Jester, I fell for the Fae Lord but if we are to survive what is to come then I am going to have to become The Harlequin. My name is Alana Leafborne, and my destiny hangs by a thread. Divided between light and shadow, I stand torn between a choice that will shape the fate of Luminael. The power within me grows stronger each day, a double-edged sword that could save our kingdom or destroy it. As Finn’s army of transformed Shadowkind marches on the castle, our alliances threaten to shatter and loyalties tested. With Eldrion at my side and magic beyond my imagining at my fingertips, I must decide what kind of ruler I want to be – and what sacrifices I’m willing to make. But in a world where trust is a luxury and power corrupts, can I resist the call of the darkness that whispers promises of vengeance? Or will I become the very thing I’ve sworn to destroy? AmazonKU
HUMILITY (DAMNED CONNECTIONS BOOK FOUR) by Lark Taylor
VS Note: MM PNR.
Riley – If a no-strings hookup is required, then I’m the perfect guy. When I meet Danny, I can’t believe my luck. A sexy wolf shifter who’s also a fireman? Who runs from relationships just as fast as I do? Sign me up. The night that follows is one for the history books, and the best part? Neither of us is looking for a repeat. That doesn’t mean we don’t see each other again. Without even realising it, we become friends. Friends who do everything together. Everything with Danny is perfect, but when I start to yearn for more from my hookups, I know something needs to change. So I come up with a plan. A genius plan. I sign up for an app that arranges anonymous encounters. No names. No faces shown. No danger of pesky feelings getting involved. What could possibly go wrong? Danny – Unlike Riley, my desire to avoid a relationship has nothing to do with commitment issues. Taking a mate would mean returning to the clan who betrayed me. I’d have to leave behind this life I’ve built, a life I’m very happy with. One where Riley occupies most of my free time. Everything is going swimmingly until Riley tells me his plan. His genius plan, he calls it. He can’t see it for what it is—an idiotic idea that’ll land him in danger. I can’t let him go through with it. My wolf won’t allow it. Problem is, Riley’s as stubborn as they come. Once he’s decided on something, there’s no changing his mind. Not wanting him in danger, I realise there’s only one thing I can do. One thing that’ll keep Riley happy while also keeping him safe. I can be his anonymous hookup. It’s idiot-proof. At least, it would be, if I wasn’t an idiot. AmazonKU
HER DRAGON (SHIFTED LOVER SERIES BOOK 12) by Fiona Davenport
Artemis Drake had good reason to be grumpy. The dragon shifter was older than all of his pack mates, but he still hadn’t found his fated mate. Not until he hunted down the little thief who stole a precious rock from his cave and discovered she was destined to be his. Marielle Beck thought she’d made a discovery that would impress her geology professor. But the lunar meteorite she found during a hike turned out to belong to someone already. The sexiest man she’d ever met…who insisted they belonged together. AmazonKU
THE LION’S MATE by Darlene Tallman
Emilia Andrews – My life changed abruptly when I was fifteen after an afternoon joyride left me with lasting, lifelong challenges. The doctors say there’s no physical reason that I can no longer see, but still, I spend my days working at the sawmill. I’ve heard of the burly, handsome lumberjacks that populate my hometown, and I suspect that some are shifters, even though I haven’t been able to confirm that fact. I also know that I’ll likely live out my days alone; no spouse or significant other, no children, just me and my two cats. So, when Paul Brewer moves to town and immediately wants to date me, I feel like maybe, just maybe my dreams may come true after all. Unfortunately, he came to town for nefarious purposes and was using me to accomplish them. Also unfortunately, I didn’t realize it until I was left bloody and broken in the creek by the sawmill. Zane Jackson – I’m the unofficial Alpha of a ragtag group of lumberjacks who work to take down the trees, while also replanting saplings to help the environment. When several cubs come up missing, my search leads us to the creek that’s near the sawmill where we send out logs. I never expected to find my mate, and certainly not beaten and battered on the creek bank. AmazonKU
DEADLY WOLF BITE (MAFIA PACK BOOK TWO) by Heather Hildenbrand
They call me a princess. An heir to a city built on the blood and bones of innocent lives. I have no desire to rule—not if it means becoming like the family who threw me away like garbage. But there is one thing I want more than my freedom. To save the only man in this city who thinks I’m worth keeping. What I feel for Grey is as forbidden as it is real. As much as I want to run away and never look back, I could never abandon him. But if I want to keep us both from being eaten alive, I’ll have to convince them all he’s nothing to me. Worse, I’ll have to betray him to his enemies. The only thing that can help us now is a mate bond I’m not sure exists for someone like me. There’s only one way to find out and it means risking my life in hopes of becoming the wolf I was meant to be. This will either break the spell and make me strong enough for what’s coming—or it will be a deadly wolf bite. Either way, I can’t stand by and watch the man I love go down without a fight. AmazonKU
BOUND TO THE ALPHA KING (FORBIDDEN ALPHA KINGS BOOK TWO) by K A Iris
An evil alpha is coming to kill me for revenge. And to top it off,
I’m pregnant with Alpha Jax’s pup. But our entire pack’s livelihood is at stake, And I have an ultimate choice to make: Do I hand myself over to the enemy in order to save the lives of my pack? Do I take my pup and run, alone? Do Jax and I try to escape and start a new rogue life for our family? Or do we stay and fight, knowing that we may lose everything. AmazonKU
HIS BRAZEN MATE (ALASKAN TAILS BOOK SEVEN) by Delta James
Among bourbon producers, trust is aged to perfection. Dragons and distilleries, secrets and danger, Drake McAllister’s return to Kodiak Island is anything but peaceful. As the new alpha of the Northern Lights Dragon Clan, he must uncover the truth behind his father’s mysterious death. But when he crosses paths with Megan Reeves, a charming bourbon enthusiast with a hidden agenda, their mutual suspicions ignite a sizzling tension. Undercover ATF agent Megan Reeves is on a mission to dismantle a sophisticated smuggling ring operating out of the McAllister family distillery. Forced to rely on each other, Drake and Megan form a precarious alliance, navigating a world of betrayal, hidden identities, and dangerous adversaries. Their growing attraction becomes impossible to ignore, but trust is a luxury neither can afford. As they delve deeper into the dark underbelly of the bourbon industry, they uncover a web of deceit that threatens to destroy everything Drake holds dear. Facing treacherous foes and unearthing shocking truths, Drake and Megan must decide if their fiery connection can withstand the ultimate test. AmazonKU
WITCHBLOOD (THE WITCHBLOOD LEGACY BOOK ONE) by
When vampire heiress Poppy Villalobos entered my store looking for help, my life became intertwined with the Villalobos mafia in a way I could never expect. With a killer on the loose and a mysterious man haunting my every move, the Villalobos men insert themselves into my life as my protectors. Now a demon, angel, werewolf, fae prince, and vampire mafia boss are glued to my side and it sounds more like a terrible joke than the reality of my life. These sexy-as-sin men may be the face of a mafia family, but the way they look at me leaves me wondering if they truly can be redeemed. Family dinners aren’t the only awkward situations I now have to navigate, when my life becomes threatened, a secret kept within the women of my family for generations comes to light and I am pulled back into a plot that has spanned lifetimes. With enemies around every corner, I have to trust these men with my body and my heart. AmazonKU
ROAD OF WORTH (PURGATORY PREP ACADEMY BOOK FIVE) by Kerry Keller
Where’s my fairy godmother? I would even settle for a Karen right about now because boy do I need some help. There’s a clock ticking down, and I’m on the wrong side of it. The rules in Hell no longer apply, and manic demons are running riot. The only way to save this place is to open an ancient portal. It should be simple, right? Did I mention the portal is in the bowels of hell? Just travel through deadly trials to prove my worth by completing archaic tests that no one has passed before. Save one of my mates, destroy an uprising, and continue to harness my wonky powers. Yep, it sounds like a piece of cake. Too bad saving Hell isn’t part of my final. AmazonKU
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Love these Wednesdays. Barbara Erskine has a new book out. Not paranormal as such, but dual timeline with paranormal undertones. The Story Spinner
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I’ll go check out the book and see if I can include it next week! Thanks for telling me…happy reading!
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