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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CRAVED BY THE VISSIGROTH (VISSIGROTHS OF LEANDER BOOK FIVE) by Bella Blair
NIARA: Why my brother thought trading with the Chrymphten was a good idea is beyond me. And now I am the one paying the price for his stupidity by becoming Vissigroth Myles’s hostage. I want to despise him for taking me away from my home, but there is something about Myles that makes me crave his company. It doesn’t help that we share a love for his world that only deepens when we discover a lost city underneath the waves. Unfortunately Sarissa, the queen of the sirens, also has her eyes set on Myles and she doesn’t play fair. MYLES: The last thing I expected when taking Niara hostage was falling under her spell. But I have. Deeply. Before I can act on it though, I have to make Oceanus safe again for her and everyone else. Thanks to her brother’s stupidity the Chrymphten are planning an attack to take my world. AmazonKU
WILLOW AND THE WRAITH (ALIEN ABDUCTION BOOK 23) by Honey Phillips
Ruthless alien bounty hunter Wraith has buried his past so completely that not even he remembers his original name. All that matters now is that he’s the best at what he does. He lives by two ironclad rules: never break a contract and never get involved with a target. But then he retrieves a human female whose gentle spirit begins to thaw his icy exterior and suddenly both of his rules are in danger of being broken. When kindergarten teacher Willow is abducted by aliens and thrust into a perilous world far from Earth, she refuses to surrender hope. Her rescuer, the enigmatic and icy alien Wraith, claims to be devoid of emotions. Yet, Willow glimpses the deep loneliness behind his frosty facade, and she’s determined to help him remember the man he used to be. When his memories are restored, will Wraith return to Willow’s side or will his past drive him back into his role as the notorious Wraith? AmazonKU
DROWNED BY THE DREADNOUGHT (THE KNOTTIVERSE: ALPHAS OF THE WATERWORLD BOOK EIGHT) by V T Bonds
With my abusive father finally dead, I flee into the dangerous, overcrowded halls, willing to fight the world for my freedom, only to come face to face with someone I never thought I’d see again.
No longer the sweet boy of my dreams, The Dreadnought, a massive, terrifying alpha with a blood curdling reputation, stares down at me in contempt. I don’t know why he hates me as much as I hate him, but I don’t stick around to find out. He chases me. Captures me. And promises to punish me until I break. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
TRAINED BY THE ORC (ORCS UNBOUND) by Luna Hunter
They sold me to an orc. Gromnyr is the most feared orc raider in the entire universe. He’s savage and ruthless and the mere mention of his name makes people tremble in fear. So when he raids my family’s freighter, my father bargains for peace — by selling me to the ruthless orc. Now I’m Gromnyr’s property and apparently, a brat who needs his firm touch. He is going to train me. He is going to punish me. He is going to make me his. And I am going to love every second of it. AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE ORC (ORCS UNBOUND) by Leslie Chase
I probably shouldn’t have snuck on board a criminal’s spaceship. I definitely shouldn’t have gotten caught. All I wanted was to learn something about Gragash, the undefeated orc gladiator. Muscular, passionate, and brutal, his smoldering gaze could start a forest fire, and no one knows anything about him apart from his perfect record in the underground fighting circuit. Now the thugs who think they own him have thrown me into his cell, a treat for their star fighter. They expect that to be the end of me. Instead, it might just be the night we’ve both waited our whole lives for. And, if we survive it, the start of something more. AmazonKU
CRYING WOLF (THE QUEEN’S BEASTS BOOK THREE) by Ella Maven
Lorna – As if being abducted by aliens wasn’t bad enough, I’ve now been thrust into a competition among other women that requires speed, endurance, and strength. I possess none of these skills. But the real puzzle is that I don’t know what I’m competing for, and whether it would be better to win or lose…Whitten – I’ve kept a secret from my brothers for most of my life. It’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out, but I’ve become a master in denial. When my surveillance reveals a human female motionless near a known enemy location, I try to resist what I’m sure is bait. But soon I can’t fight he desire to rescue her. To care for her. It’s in my blood as a Drixonian. But what I didn’t intend to find was my mate, and my effort to save her sets off a chain of events that will change everything. AmazonKU
CODE NAME DOOLITTLE by Lynn Michaels
VS Note: Subpar Superheroes MM romance.
In a world where superheroes fight for justice…An archeologist finds a new super power and must use it to save the world. Now, if his irritating sidekick would stop distracting him from his duties. Special K thinks agent Doolittle is the coolest, and sexiest, agent for SPAM (Special Processing and Management). But the others don’t see it. It’s a good thing Special K is around to help him. He’ll save Doolittle while Doolittle saves everyone else. AmazonKU
ONE NIGHT IN THE COSMOS (COSMIC BOND CHRONICLES BOOK FOUR) by G R Stellar
VS note: Reviews on the last book were extremely mixed.
In war, anything can happen when you least expect it. Finding the love of my life wasn’t it when a handsome, alien warrior walks into my life. As a nurse, I have seen so much that would make others freak out.
It’s just the line of this job, having to do this. But one night when walking home, I find someone that I least expected. Jin, an enemy warrior who could hurt me. I noticed how handsome he was, but I knew he was equally dangerous. I decided to give him a chance, hoping I would regret it. He showed me just that he wasn’t what I would have expected him to be. But when the town finds out about him, I don’t know what they might end up doing to him, but I won’t let them. AmazonKU
HUNTER’S MOON by Ava York
One minute I’m shopping for tea, the next I’m fleeing for my life across the galaxy. My only ally? The dangerously attractive Vinduthi bounty hunter sent to capture me. As we dodge assassins and uncover a web of lies, I find myself drawn to him in ways I never expected. His alien touch awakens something primal within me, and his claim of us being fated mates seems less and less far-fetched. But with powerful forces hunting us, can our budding love survive? Or will it be snuffed out before it has a chance to bloom? AmazonKU
SHE WHO KNOWS by Nnedi Okorafor
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
Part science fiction, part fantasy, and entirely infused with West African culture and spirituality, this novella offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a teenager whose coming of age will herald a new age for her world. Set in the universe Africanfuturist luminary Nnedi Okorafor first introduced in the World Fantasy Award-winning Who Fears Death, this is the first in the She Who Knows trilogy – When there is a call, there is often a response. Najeeba knows. She has had The Call. But how can a 13-year-old girl have the Call? Only men and boys experience the annual call to the Salt Roads. What’s just happened to Najeeba has never happened in the history of her village. But it’s not a terrible thing, just strange. So when she leaves with her father and brothers to mine salt at the Dead Lake, there’s neither fanfare nor protest. For Najeeba, it’s a dream come true: travel by camel, open skies, and a chance to see a spectacular place she’s only heard about. However, there must have been something to the rule, because Najeeba’s presence on the road changes everything and her family will never be the same. Small, intimate, up close, and deceptively quiet, this is the beginning of the Kponyungo Sorceress.
CONFLUENCE OF APRIL by Erik Schubach
VS Note: Not a romance but an LGBTQ scifi release of note.
After the polar ice caps melt in the Thaw, the Corporations take control of the flooded zones and create virtual utopias over the great cities of the past that rest below the waves. In his death, the head of the Kashima mega-corporation, launched Quantum Flux bombs over the headquarters of the other competing corporations using, quite literally, a deadman’s switch. This brought down all the modern technology in the world, including the Frame, in an event now known as FrameFall. Five years later, the world is still struggling to reclaim some of the technology that was so ubiquitous in their world, and restore some sense of order. April and her family, while pursuing a corporate bail jumper fugitive from the Battle of New Adelaide, uncover a conspiracy to seize control of the new, broken world. The only thing standing in the way, is a confluence of April.
SEER WARS SEASON TWO: A NEW ENEMY PART 1 BOOK FOUR by JC Andrijeski
VS Note: Originally released as a vella serial. Cliffhangers.
River and Valek now live on a new version of Earth, where a city of seers and humans knows them from a past life. These strangers remember them as friends, as family. They look up to them as leaders and warriors. They know things Valek and River have no memory of, about a past which, for them, happened recently enough to be deeply painful. Here, they tell her, River rules over them all. As decreed by an ancient religion, River’s soul leads every seer and human in the settlement, just like that previous version of herself led on a world she doesn’t remember. They also tell River she destroyed that old world, to save it from darkness. Worse, she might have to do the same thing again here. When dark beings follow River and Valek to this new world, they get drawn back into that ancient battle too soon, against an enemy harboring a serious grudge. Valek and River find themselves on the front lines without fully knowing the stakes, the rules, who they are, or how to fight an enemy they can’t even remember. Unfortunately, that enemy remembers them, all too well. AmazonKU
STRIPPED TO THE SCALES: CASTOR’S STORY (STARSCALE MATES BOOK ONE) by Maggie Hemlock
When Castor, the Captain of the Medwin 2, landed his spacecraft on Starscale 1 he knew he and his crew had made their way into the history books. What he didn’t know was that landing would change his love life forever. After a disappointing meeting, he heads into the purple district. No warning could’ve prepared him for what he passed on those streets. He definitely wasn’t prepared to be whisked on stage by a dancer who would change his life forever. Like everyone else in his flight, Axlin, had heard about the Moonscale Dragons landing on Starscale 1. For a long time, they were all anyone would talk about. Just when the hype was dying down, Castor waltzed into the bar where he works and interrupted his performance. Fated or not, he falls hard for the stubborn captain who’s determined to aid his flight in connecting the Other World Gateways that connect Earthside to everywhere except the Starscale worlds. Will love and determination be enough to bring the two groups together at last? AmazonKU
REGI’S CREW (GODS OF MISFORTUNE BOOK THREE) by Lyn Gala
VS note: Based on the blurb and the summary of the past books, plus reviews, this is mostly scifi with MM romantic elements in a slow burn.
Dante and Regi have finally proven to the Kowri that the gods have blessed Dante, which means executing the outsiders is not an option. They are still stranded on a Kowri world surrounded by people who hate them, but they aren’t in immediate danger of execution. Hopefully. With the xenophobia temporarily under control, the crew can focus on fixing their ship so they can return to Coalition space. And Regi can focus on controlling his increasingly inappropriate feeling for the huuman Dante. However, the gods have not forgotten them. Blessed disaster and Ter’s vicious temper put the ship in a precarious position as the xenophobic forces within Kowri politics move to attack Regi’s people with a new set of laws. Perhaps they can’t kill the outsiders, but that does not mean they cannot make them suffer for invading Kowri space. Despite enemies and estranged family members, Regi is determined to protect his crew, even at the cost of his own happiness.
OH NO I STOLE AN ALIEN FURBALL AND KISSED A BEASTMASTER (AT THE ALIEN HOTEL BOOK TWO) by Kate Sinner
VS Note: A short story.
In space, no one can hear you squeal over cute, trouble-making alien furballs… or a unexpected romance. All I wanted was a fluffy friend, but now I’m knee-deep in an adorable infestation threatening to destroy everything we’ve built. As the furry menace multiplies, our once-bustling hotel teeters on the brink of ruin. To make matters worse, the grumpy, and oh-so muscular alien beastmaster Taruk thinks it’s all my fault. When guests start fleeing and our livelihood is at stake, my only hope is to work with Taruk to save the hotel. If only he wasn’t so distracting with those sharp horns and dexterous tail! While we chase down the multiplying troublemakers, I find myself falling for the last person I expected. But with my track record of screw-ups and his walls of emotional scar tissue, will we have a chance at love before we lose everything? AmazonKU
DEALING WITH DRAK (APRIXIAN ALIENS BOOK TWO) by K L Mann
Anna has been surviving alongside her sorority sisters in a Zombie Apocalypse for months. Against all odds, the group of girls has continued to stay alive with sheer luck and their mismatched set of skills. But once again, their world is flipped upside down with the arrival of unexpected guests. Aliens have invaded Earth. Aprixians, they’re called. With their hulking size and super-human strength, the sorority begins to look to them for protection. Much to Anna’s dismay, the aliens aren’t leaving any time soon. Especially not when two of them find mates amongst the group of girls. As the group’s former protector, Anna is nothing if not annoyed by the newcomers. She has no need for them and definitely no desire to befriend them. Especially not Drak, the male who can’t seem to leave her alone. The very same alien whom she attempted to slay when finding him in her home. Her attempts at removing him from Earth were fruitless. In fact, they only seemed to make Drak like her. Anna does not have time to deal with him. But when he volunteers to help her on a secret mission… she isn’t stubborn enough to turn him away. AmazonKU
THE QUEEN (OMEGA BLOODLINES BOOK TWO) by SC Morrison
I thought I’d found freedom when I escaped the Hive, but this new life is just a different kind of cage…I’m welcomed home with open arms. Their missing Queen, needed though perhaps not wanted. But my imagined paradise is not what I’d hoped. Tainted by an unseen rot. At every turn, I’m forced to fight my omega instincts, and every step is plagued by mishaps and betrayals. The answers are just out of reach buried in distant memories that haunt me. Worse, I’m expected to make an impossible choice: My crown, or my mates. But I can’t be the queen they want, the one forced to choose, a puppet to the will of others. I won’t give them up—the men who risked everything to save me. Not for anything. I’ve crossed the stars to claim what’s mine, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep it. Author note: This is the second book in the omega bloodlines series and should be read after The Hive. The story follows Saphyra and her star-blessed mates to her home world where things are less than perfect. AmazonKU
GRUMPY ALIEN’S REDEMPTION (CELESTIAL MATES CHRONICLES BOOK EIGHT) by N R Star
When I first met my grumpy alien prince, it was only supposed to be a fling. Now, feelings are in the mix, and I don’t know if we can handle it.
After everything that we have gone through, I just want to be happy.
When I think about my future, all I can see is him. I try to keep him out of my mind but of course, there is no way he would leave it so easily. Dex, an alien prince who is a bit of a grump but sexy at the same time. I don’t know how I was with him, how we meshed, but I loved it. As we get to realize the feelings are still there, I just don’t know what to do. I don’t know if I want to try again at the risk of getting hurt. But everything is screaming on the inside that being with Dex will make my happily ever after coming true. AmazonKU
HERO’S WELCOME (OFFWORLD BOOK ONE) by Rebecca York
VS Note: A ‘short read’.
They were friends as children, she from the master race, he born to servants on her father’s estate. But in the bloody rebellion that followed, his people were the victors. Now he’s home, reaping the spoils of war. But both of them have been chewed up and spit out by what happened to them in the conflict. Can they heal each other’s wounds and find the love both of them have always craved? AmazonKU
RIVER (THE AMBASSADOR BOOK ONE) by CJ Dragon
River Carteret is a diplomat, known for crafting solutions between disparate groups. Growing up on Earth under the control of the Guardians, he’d never experienced hardships, such as war, plague, or famine. Urged by his Guardian supervisor, River volunteers to go to the planet Drakonis to broker an agreement between the Drakos, and the Draas. He is determined to bring equality to the Draas, wresting it from their ruling class, the Drakos, if necessary. There is only one, small problem. The Drakos are a sanguinary race, needing blood to survive, and River, with his rare hemoglobin, constitutes a banquet to the Drakos, a lethal hazard for him. Mix in an angelically handsome vampire Prince, low oxygen levels, and food he can’t eat, and River has set himself up for a task that will cause him to use every skill he has to survive. Will River become prey to the Drakos? Or will he succeed, losing his heart along the way?
RUNEFROST (SILVERLINE CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Sanan Kolva
To celebrate their first year of marriage, Alistar and Saskia visit his hometown of Rillwater. For Alistar, the trip is a much-needed break from the demands of preparing for Crown Prince Filipp’s Grand Exhibition, sure to be the capital’s biggest event of the decade. Hopes of a relaxing holiday, however, are dashed when he learns of pirates smuggling contraband materials into their country—materials that could potentially be used to destabilize the mahiy line network that powers Lewarden. When he returns to Lewarden, Alistar learns more troubling news: Lady Sunward, the only surviving leader of a failed coup, has returned. Alistar thwarted the coup’s first attempt, and he’s called on to do so again. The more he learns of Sunward’s intricate plans, though, the more he realizes her web stretches not only from the slums to the upper reaches of the nobility, but even into forgotten myths and lost history. Gathering allies old and new, Alistar and Saskia must stop Sunward before she condemns the entire nation to catastrophe.
SPECTACLE (GALAXY CIRCUS BOOK EIGHT) by Lexie Winston
The mission to Husdavia was a success, though the identity of the woman in the stasis box still remains a mystery. Hopefully, she will wake up and shed some light on the situation. In the meantime, the Galaxy ship has set course for Fluxx and their next mission is to rescue Silac’s family from the Basilisk syndicate and hopefully reanimate his father. This will make his arranged marriage null and void, making way for Lila and Silac to explore their relationship. Then the plan is to return to Earth and relieve Agent Smith of his command, rescue Bannock’s daughter, and reconvene the circus tour. But before this can happen, they need to attend Vilax and dissolve Saxon’s clan. Xavier has also been remanded to appear on Westalin to answer for the death of his harem members. Not to mention there are acts to hire, performers to reassure, and Nikos’ impending delivery. Lila needs a moment to breathe, but that’s not going to happen anytime soon so the best she can do is hold on and enjoy the ride because it’s not stopping any time soon. AmazonKU
ACCIDENTAL ABDUCTION by Indigo Storm
What’s worse than being stuck on this rock? Being accidentally abducted by a hot alien who says you’re his mate. In this limited edition collection of romances you’ll find heroes and heroines thrown into heart-pounding adventures and hilarious accidental abductions. Out of this world romance can be found here on Earth with this limited edition collection of alien romances brought to you by the authors of the Accidental Abduction series. Amazon
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VS Note: I wrote this one long before COVID and did a ton of research into viral outbreaks on cruise liners and also other deadly viruses at the time. My next book is going to be a Star Cruise and Jake, the MMC here will play a part, so it’s on my mind.
STAR CRUISE OUTBREAK
She saved countless soldiers in the wars … but does she have the weapons to fight an outbreak?
Dr. Emily Shane, veteran of the Sector Wars, is known as “The Angel of Fantalar” for her bravery under fire as a medic. However, the doctor has her own war wounds–severe PTSD and guilt over those she failed to save.
Persuaded to fill a seemingly frivolous berth as ship’s doctor on the huge and luxurious interstellar cruise liner Nebula Zephyr, she finds the job brings unexpected perks–a luxe beach deck with water imported from Tahumaroa II, and Security Officer Jake Dilon, a fellow veteran who heats her up like a tropical sun.
However, Emily soon learns she and Jake didn’t leave all peril behind in the war. A mysterious ailment aboard the Zephyr begins to claim victim after victim … and they must race against time and space to find the cause and a cure! Trapped on a ship no spaceport will allow to dock, their efforts are complicated by a temperamental princess and a terrorist–one who won’t hesitate to take down any being in the way of his target. If anyone’s left when the disease is through with them…
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COURAGE (WOLVEN WARRIORS BOOK TWO) by Alana Khan
Candy – You might know me—America’s sweetheart turned tabloid trainwreck. When old enemies threaten to destroy me, my only salvation is Courage, the wolven warrior who awakens desires I can’t resist. He’s not just my fierce protector—he’s the missing piece of my shattered heart. Courage – I’ve got no time for celebrity bullshit. But Candy’s the real deal, a survivor, a fighter. The soulmate I never saw coming. When danger strikes, I’ll unleash my inner beast to protect what’s mine… and claim the love that heals us both. AmazonKU
WARRIOR WITCH (CURSED COVEN OF SPELLS HOLLOW BOOK ONE) by Katherine Isaac and T L Hamilton
“Violence may not solve everything, but it sure as f*ck makes me feel better.” Between attempts to tame her out-of-control lightning magic and her job in security, every day has been a battle for untrained witch, Harlow. Which suits her “electrocute first, ask questions never” attitude. When a strange blood moon vision forces Harlow to travel to the cursed remains of Spells Hollow, she must embrace the coven she’s never known and discover its long buried secrets. Amongst the ruins of her ancestral home, four mysterious and powerful men will challenge her world view, and amplify her magic. Can she learn to trust them? Or will her cursed temper get the better of her? There’s a storm on the horizon, and this time, she won’t be able to fight it alone. The curse inside her is growing, and Harlow’s running out of time to control her magic before it consumes her completely. AmazonKU
DARK SENTINELS BOOK FOUR: ZACK by Dariel Raye
Trapped in a nightmare of torment and loss, Zack Longshadow’s world shattered when he witnessed his sister’s tragic demise at the hands of their captors. Rendered speechless by trauma, his silent agony consumes him. But even when he is freed from his confinements, consumed by a maelstrom of rage, guilt, and grief, he believes he’s reached the end of his road. Natalie Reynolds, a whirlwind of a psych triage nurse, races through life, barely pausing to breathe. Yet, amidst the chaos, she finds herself drawn to a mysterious patient who remains silent to everyone except her. As she battles against time in a harrowing life-or-death situation, she wonders if her silent charge will find the will to embrace life again. In a tale woven with despair and hope, Zack and Natalie’s paths meet in a gripping saga of redemption and resilience. Will Zack find his voice amidst the shadows of his past? And will Natalie’s compassion be the key to unlocking his shattered spirit? AmazonKU
THIRST QUENCHED (THE UNWILLING ADVENTURES OF HARLOW AND FOXX BOOK FOUR) by Shelby Rhodes
VS Note: MM PNR. Cliffhanger. Vampires.
Foxx Honeywell, here. So, picking up where we left off…and things are decidedly not okay. But, hey…what is fine…is my love life. Which is a win in my book, considering how badly all my former relationships have gone. And really, it’s not often you become someone’s boyfriend and have to deal with their strange secret camera obsession for keeping you safe. No red flags there! It’s just everything else that is pretty bloody horrible. Multiple old enemies, some new ones, a not so mysterious murdery group, and just all around hatred everywhere. You know, on top of me dealing with Harlow while the man works through, and sometimes fails to work through, his brand new issues. I may end up burying a fifth boyfriend—I haven’t decided yet. Anywho, it probably won’t be fine. But Harlow and I are still breathing! So that counts for something! AmazonKU
PURSUE (NEW BEGINNINGS SERIES BOOK TWO) by W J May
Sometimes the end is only the beginning…After reaching the great tower of Wren and sending out their message, Kiera and her friends find themselves at a crossroads. War is coming, the armies are gathering, and for the first time since setting out from Farion, not everyone is on the same side. Spurred by the actions of his father, and a desperate need to protect Evander, Eden wrestles with his loyalties. The wolf is primed for battle, and Kiera finds herself at the center of a revolution she never intended to create. Caught between the pull of two stones, she begins to question things she’d always thought were certain. A sign from the gods could provide the answer, but is she ready to hear what they have to say? The spark’s been lit, and the fire is spreading. Only the fates know what’s coming next…Be careful who you trust. Even the devil was once an angel.
VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED: A FANTASY NOVEL by Frances White
For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor’s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess’s Mountain. Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing. All except one: Ganymedes Piscero—class clown, slacker and all-around disappointment. When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people and without a Blessing to protect him, Ganymedes’s odds of survival are slim. But as the bodies pile higher, Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be. Can he unmask the killer and their secret Blessing before this bloody crusade reaches the shores of Concordia? Or will the empire as he knows it fall?
BETRAYAL ROAD (TORPEDO INK BOOK NINE) by Christine Feehan
VS Note: Paranormal. Psychics.
The stranger frequenting Azelie Vargas’s local coffee shop is a sight to behold. He’s tall, dark, muscular, and a complete distraction. She’s worried one look from his striking silver eyes will have her acting a fool. But it’s not a look that sets Azelie aflame—it’s the way he boldly tells her every dark, dirty thing he’d like to do to her. She should be scandalized. Instead, all she wants to do is say yes. Andrii “Maestro” Federoff is in San Francisco on club business. Torpedo Ink needs information to bust up a human trafficking ring, and Maestro has found his mark. After weeks of stealthy observation, he’s not sure if Azelie is involved directly, or if she’s just working for some bad people. What he does know is that he needs to get close to her fast, and soon he can’t get enough. What began as a setup quickly turns real. But no matter how hot they burn, Maestro’s betrayal could leave their hearts smoldering in the ashes.
CLEO (WEREWOLF ACADEMY BOOK FOUR) by Mazzy J March
Father always told me I was an only child. Raised in isolation, with only servants and employees of my father to speak with, I have never been around any others my age. Or shifters. Father says the other shifters are lowly. Not worthy. Their bloodlines weak from breeding with humans and other creatures. Once he spoke of fated mates but he doesn’t believe in them. He plans to keep me here on this plane forever. I have to escape him and this gilded cage he’s built for me. My personal servant, Angie, secretly sent my blood to be tested, to find my mother but instead, she found that I have three sisters who all attend the Werewolf Academy. Now to escape and not get caught in the process. AmazonKU
MENDING MAYHEM (FIRE WITCHES OF SALEM BOOK FIVE) by Carrie Pulkinen
So much for taming the savage demon. Mayhem is the most difficult, infuriating man I have ever laid eyes on. So why is it that all I can think about is laying…ahem…myself on him? My sister thinks he and I are fated mates. I think she’s taken one too many hits with a basilisk’s tail. Me, fated to a demon prince? Not a chance. Not that it matters, especially with the impending beasties of doom invasion on our horizon. Then there’s Discord, the final piece of the puzzle that could save everyone’s lives. We can’t summon him without some mystical amulet he lost in Salem four centuries ago. Because that should be easy to find, right? Sheesh. Hecate, have mercy. We’ll need it.
BLUE MOON: FULL MOON SERIES BOOK SEVEN by P Mattern
“ONCE IN A BLUE MOON A PREDATORY SPECIES THAT LUSTS FOR HUMAN BLOOD WILL BECOME THE SAVIOR OF MANKIND” – As the Noble Vampire Tribe returns to a ravaged Earthrealm the environmental impact of war has transformed the shape of the continents. Dust from the aftermath causes a blue halo to appear around the moon, and Argent is determined to destroy the only member of the Noble Tribe that he considers a threat…Liam, the youngest, who also has inherited the genetic key for dragon shifting. Only one will prevail. AmazonKU
I DESTROYED THE ELF PRINCE’S HAREM by Jocelynn Drake
VS Note: MM PNR.
I was just an innocent author minding my own business. Until I found that coin…The evil thing zapped me into the novel I was writing. Now I’m dodging ogres, humans, elves, and a certain wizard-in-training with a proclivity for changing people into small harmless animals. My only goal is to get home again, and the best way to do that is to get this book back on track. I must help the sexy exiled prince find his brother’s killer. The only problem is that the prince keeps flirting with me rather than the women he’s supposed to be adding to the harem. Wait! Flirting with me? That can’t be right. Wait wait! Why did I call him sexy? Am I falling for the prince, too? AmazonKU
THE VAMPIRE’S BEWITCHING BRIDE (THE LONELY TAVERN BOOK SEVEN) by Harmony Raines
Sometimes dire circumstances call for drastic action. But fake dating a vampire? Really? However, that’s the first piece of ‘sagely wisdom’ vampire hunter Aralyn receives from her Uncle Burt when she arrives in Wishing Moon Bay. Maybe this ‘Lonely Tavern’ he seems so fond of has turned him into even more of a romantic than he was before – it does have a reputation, after all. And when Caldric, a vampire cursed with a frozen heart, walks into the bar, it seems fate agrees. Can she persuade him to help her when it was one of her ancestors who froze his heart in the first place? Then again, the curse means he can’t feel any emotion, so perhaps he won’t hold a grudge. Especially when she offers to break the curse if he goes along with her plan. Cursed for centuries with a frozen heart, Caldric’s un-life as a vampire has been a chillingly emotionless existence—he can’t even feel the misery he’s supposed to wallow in. He’d almost given up on breaking the curse when Aralyn dangles a solution to his condition in front of him. The catch? He must help her infiltrate a powerful vampire family. Oh, and not to mention – Aralyn is a vampire hunter. So he can’t imagine she has good intentions, and infiltrating this family might be the fastest way to end his eternal life. And to make matters even worse, she’s from the line of hunters who placed the curse on him in the first place. But one thing leads to another, and a fake date somehow leads to a fake wedding. Just how far are they willing to take this to get what they want? AmazonKU
VS Note: Just a quick reminder of my new release from last week!
THE SWAN PRINCESS REIMAGINED by Veronica Scott and Eli Donovan
VSA Note: My daughter, who writes as Eli Donovan, and I have each taken the fairy tale of the Swan Princess and reimagined the story to fit our respective Fantasy worlds. My tale is a novella and Eli’s is a novel. (Psst: can you tell I love purple?)
***The Swan and Her Wolf by Veronica Scott – An exciting new novella from USA Today Bestselling author Veronica Scott! Princess Mairi has been cursed by an unknown enemy, forced to turn into a swan at random times of the day and night. Desperate to be free of her affliction, she goes to the Witch Queen’s court to beg for help. An all important marriage of state is pending for Mairi, and her family is counting on the rich suitor’s bride price to fill their coffers. But the would-be groom would never marry her if he knew of the curse. Wolf Shifter Cade senses something uncanny about Mairi when they meet at Court, and he’s fascinated by the charming princess. His attempts to learn her secret and then to help Mairi with her troubles bring the two of them dangerously close together. His wolf insists she’s his fated mate…(more blurb, including the one for Eli’s story, on ebook seller’s page)
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RECRUIT ME (AGENCY OF GUARDIAN ANGELS BOOK ONE) by Sky Sommers
Do you require the services of a Guardian Angel? What’ll it be, a Prince Charming, a Knight in Shining Armour or a proper Guardian Angel? With or without wings? Well, then, all you have to do is ask and one will be provided for you, free of charge by the Agency of Guardian Angels, in any hour of night or day in any of the known 63 dimensions. Having nightmares and wish to be rescued from them? No problem, Helreginne, the permanent guardian of the Hel dimension, will sort you out. Delve into these tales of temporary and permanent recruitment and find out how angels, Charmings and knights differ and how the Boss of the Agency manages the supply chain of things to help those in need. Not just damsels, mind you. Some damsels, can, of course, help themselves, but if not – a plea for ANY help usually does the trick. Recruit Me is a prequel novella to the Guardian Angels Agency series. It was originally part of the book “Someone To Watch Over Me” and gives the backstory of the guardians and damsels you meet in the duology. Amazon
YOU CAN SAVE ME: CARNIVAL OF MYSTERIES by R L Merrill
Sixties folk singer Dane Donovan vanished from a desolate highway rest area in 1979. Forty years later, he’s found hitchhiking in the California desert on a cold winter’s night. He hasn’t aged a day, but the roadmap of scars he wears tells a chilling tale. Veteran detective Walter Muse took over Dane’s missing persons case twenty years ago, but his haunting connection to Dane Donovan goes back to a peculiar run-in as a child with The Troubadour and his Talking Board at a traveling carnival. He receives a late-night call with Dane’s whereabouts and races to Laurel Canyon to see for himself whether Dane is real — or a ghost meant to taunt Walter and his somewhat precarious hold on his sanity. Walter’s carefully honed detective instincts are thrown out the window, however, when his obsession with the case develops into an undeniable attraction to the mysterious singer. Dane is on a mission to stop a new killer hell-bent on picking up where Dane’s kidnapper left off, and Walter is determined to protect him, no matter the personal and psychological cost. They’ll have to rely on new friends and trusted colleagues as well as the power of a mystical spirit board to stop the killing, and have a chance at a real future together. AmazonKU
EARTH’S TRIANGLE (EARTH’S MAGIC BOOK SIX) by Eve Langlais
VS Note: MFM
These hounds are ready to howl for love. Hekate’s hounds have a new mission to protect a human. Not the most exciting task until they meet her face to face—and get a bite of her sandwich. Adeline’s charm gets their hearts and back paws thumping, but there is a problem: Why are zombies attracted to her, and only her? Good thing Ambrose and Orion are experts at sniffing out secrets. Adeline is living the quiet life with her cats when she meets two men determined to save her from the monsters that keep showing up on her doorstep. She’s never been special. Never had any luck either, unless the bad kind counts. But that’s about to change. Turns out there’s a grim plot afoot that is targeting cryptids and it somehow involves Adeline. When mysterious soldiers try to kidnap her, it’s up to Hekate’s hounds to keep her safe. Will they be able to save their mate from the evil that is hunting her?
DRAWN IN BY THE DRAGONS (SOUL THREAD SHIFTERS) by Anastasia Austin
VS Note: Re-release of a kindle vella story.
Dragons are real. Or so I’d been told. But it’s not until I wake up in a frozen cave on the edge of death, with two massive men made of skin and scale watching over me, that I finally believe. Jathe and Makias are fearsome creatures. Part of me wants to run and hide, but another is inexplicably drawn to them. I’m trapped in this cave until the snowstorm they found me in passes. With each passing minute, the desperate thread that drew me thousands of miles and across a frozen wasteland secures itself around my heart. But who holds the other end? The human-hating Jathe or the tenderhearted Makias? Or maybe, if I’m lucky, both? AmazonKU
DRAGON ASCENDING (ZODIAC DRAGON BROTHERHOOD BOOK ONE) by Genevieve Jack
A secret society of dragon killers…From the beginning, dragons have lived among humans, inspiring creativity, innovation, and sometimes revolution. Sent from the stars by the creator, the dragon race thrived until a wealthy medieval nobleman learned their secret. In an effort to protect his riches and position, he formed the Saints Order, a secret society fueled by dark magic and founded on the tenet of eradicating all dragons. A Zodiac dragon warrior sworn to defend his kind…Connor is an Aries dragon and member of the Zodiac Brotherhood, a band of twelve warriors charged with defending their race. Thanks to the sacrifice of one brother over fifty years ago, dragons have enjoyed a period of peace under an accord with the Saint’s Order. But when a civilian is brutally murdered in front of the Fontaine Saint-Michel, it’s clear that the Order is rising once more. A mating bond that is one hell of an inconvenience…Desperate to protect his people, avoid war, and force the Saint’s Order back to the negotiations table, Connor kidnaps the Order grandmaster’s fiancée, washed-up novelist Fiona. But the order isn’t interested in peace talks. Worse, Connor’s inner dragon has chosen Fiona as his mate.
RISE AND DIVINE (THE WITCHES OF THISTLE GROVE BOOK FIVE) by Lana Harper
Even in a family of chaotic necromancers, Daria “Dasha” Avramov has always been an outlier. An event planner at the Arcane Emporium occult megastore, Dasha is also a devil eater: a rare necromantic witch with an affinity for banishing demons and traversing the veil, the boundary between this realm and the next. Still grieving the loss of both beloved parents years ago, and plagued by a dangerous obsession with the world beyond the veil, Dasha is fiery yet guarded, an expert at dodging commitment. Her worst regret is a devastating breakup with the wise, empathetic, and sensual Ivy Thorn, her event-planning counterpart at Honeycake Orchards, and probably the love of Dasha’s life. Dasha has managed to break Ivy’s heart not once, but twice, so things are more than a little tense between them. When they’re thrown together to plan the Cavalcade—a month-long festival celebrating Thistle Grove’s ceremonial founding with dazzling spectacles held by the town’s witch families—Dasha hopes that the third time might be the charm, while Ivy refuses to let herself be hurt again. As they confront the pain and passion lingering between them, Dasha and Ivy must also stand against an otherworldly threat unlike anything Thistle Grove has faced before.
HOT GHOUL SUMMER (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale
Toby – Death takes a vacation. Literally. I’m a not-very-grim Reaper, just enjoying my annual two-weeks summer holiday when something happens that I can’t ignore. I hear some lowlife striking a deal to save his sorry neck by giving his beautiful stepdaughter to an even bigger piece of pond scum. Even though I’m not supposed to intervene, I can’t resist, especially after I see her photo and see the face of the girl I fell in love with ages ago. I know this woman and the love I lost aren’t the same, but I know a sign when I see one. I’m supposed to save Molly—even if I have to break all the rules to do it. Molly – When my stepfather tells me he wants to leave me a beautiful beach house, it’s a dream come true. One, it means he’s finally trying to make amends for the crap he put me through, and two, if I sell this place, I can pay off my student loans. But when I arrive, Gary (AKA Loser Two) is nowhere to be found, and I’m someone’s prisoner. It’s Death. Actual Death, a pale, ghoulish guy who reaps souls. Well, he’s not getting mine without a fight. Funny, he almost makes me believe that he doesn’t want my soul—just my heart. Two Weeks – I’ve promised Molly that I’ll let her go when my vacation is done—after I hunt down the man who tried to hurt her. I know it’s hopeless to believe that a monster like me can win her heart in just a few days, but I’ve got to try. Who knows? Maybe moonlight walks on the beach and a romantic retreat with someone who would die for her (or kill for her) will turn my eternity alone into a hot ghoul summer that never has to end? AmazonKU
GEMINI WICKED: A DARK WITCH ACADEMY PNR by Laura Navarre
They say I’m too wicked to be the next queen. I’m not the Cinderella story they signed up for. When you’re the celebrity bad girl and wild future queen of the witching world, you pretty much expect scandal, secrets, paparazzi, and bad press. Like those salacious pics plastered all over The Witching Inquisitor of me—Zara Gemini—getting hot and heavy with my whole warlock court. Like I care about the gossip? My guys’ll burn the world down to rule at my side. What I don’t expect is to be betrayed, humiliated, and dethroned over the scandal by my backstabbing ex-boyfriend and my lying ex-BFF. And thanks for ruining my life on live TV. Now I’ll need to use every trick in my dark witch academy spell book to win back my throne, pay back my enemies, and prove I’m worthy to the whole witching world. Never mind that I’m only a freshman at the Icarus Academy, juggling an ever-expanding curriculum of magical superpowers and unpredictable superheats I can barely control. Or that adding the obsessed, possessive, tortured, and twisted Dark Fae King to my limited list of Academy allies splits my found family of warlocks right down the center. Suddenly I’m the mad, bad, totally rad rebel Cinderella of the witching world resistance. But hey, if the glass slipper fits. AmazonKU
ASUNDER by Kerstin Hall
Karys Eska is a deathspeaker, locked into an irrevocable compact with Sabaster, a terrifying eldritch being—three-faced, hundred-winged, unforgiving—who has granted her the ability to communicate with the newly departed. She pays the rent by using her abilities to investigate suspicious deaths around the troubled city she calls home. When a job goes sideways and connects her to a dying stranger with some very dangerous secrets, her entire world is upended. Ferain is willing to pay a ludicrous sum of money for her help. To save him, Karys inadvertently binds him to her shadow, an act that may doom them both. If they want to survive, they will need to learn to trust one another. Together, they must journey to the heart of a faded empire, all the while haunted by arcane horrors, and the unquiet ghosts of their pasts. And all too soon, Karys knows her debts will come due.
RULES FOR GHOSTING by Shelly Jay Shore
BAD WITCHES by H B AkumiahThe Witch Sphere is in turmoil. In the years since a stunning betrayal sent shock waves through society, the Sphere was hit with a crisis: witches are giving birth to more typics (non-witches) and their numbers are diminishing. Nadia is determined to help, but she finds her efforts at the Witch Health Organization entangled with the political machinations of her powerful mother. A public relations assistant, a teacher, and a former child star walk into a bar bathroom … on what happens to be all of their twenty-second birthday and, like many twentysomethings, they become fast tipsy friends. But unlike most twentysomethings, their night of partying ends with an accidental act of magic. Suddenly, Maya, Gabbie, and Delali find themselves thrust into a world of spells and potions with only a mysterious mentor as a guide. As the girls learn to harness their new power, Nadia starts to notice spikes in the magic baseline and suspects an unknown cadre of witches may be the key to solving the Typic Crisis. Can this unlikely coven come together and save the Sphere, or are there darker forces at play? Either way these Bad Witches are going to find a way to have some fun.
FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP: A NOVEL by Mae Mochizuki, Jessie Kirkwood Translator
In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they’ll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a glittering Kyoto moon. This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and it seemingly appears at random. It’s also run by talking cats. While customers at the Full Moon Coffee Shop partake in cakes and coffees and teas, the cats also consult their star charts, offering cryptic wisdom, and letting them know where their lives veered off course. Every person who visits the shop has been feeling more than a little lost. For a down-on-her-luck screenwriter, a romantically stuck movie director, a hopeful hairstylist, and a technologically challenged website designer, the coffee shop’s feline guides will set them back on their fated paths. For there is a very special reason the shop appeared to each of them.
WE LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE by Rachel Koller Croft
Locked in a toxic female friendship, two vampires careen toward catastrophe in this dark and dazzling page-turner, set amidst London’s glittering disco scene. London 1979. Two women with a deep love for disco meet one fateful night on the dance floor, changing the course of both their lives forever. Nicola, a beautiful and brooding vampire for nearly two centuries, can’t resist fun-loving and feisty Amber from America, ultimately offeringan eternity together where the glamour of nightlife always takes center stage. But not all is what it seems. Nearly fifty years later, after an unexpected betrayal, Amber wants out from under Nicola’s thumb, but it won’t be so simple to break up this festering friendship when she learns others have done the same—and wound up dead. Sensing Amber’s restlessness and in one last play to keep her close, Nicola proposes they open a nightclub of their very own, hearkening back to their best days as dancing queens. Amber agrees but she’s secretly hatching a dangerous escape plan. And if she fails…the party is over for good.
WANTING TO BELONG: HEPHAESTUS STORY (THE GODS MADE ME DO IT BOOK 15) by Lisa Oliver
VS Note: MM PNR.
Hephaestus, ancient Greek God of fire, metallurgy, and volcanoes, had lived a quiet life on earth, with the three cyclops his only companions. It was a lonely life, especially for one who’d never felt as though he belonged with his kin, but Hephaestus believed he was content. Until one afternoon, when he got blinded by a light, and right before his eyes, the one the Fates intended for him was sprawled on the road, all thanks to his inattention. Finding out later the little shifter was homeless, all compounded the guilt he was feeling. Landyn, a small Black Footed Ferret shifter, hadn’t stopped running for two years. Every time he felt he’d found somewhere safe, a voice from the past would jump out at him and remind him all over again that safety was an illusion. Having lost the use of his bike after a random car accident, Landyn was on the point of giving up on life. He had no food, nowhere to stay, and no energy left to run. When a random man finds him at the bridge he’d been sheltering under, he truly thought his life was done. But the Fates love it when two misfits find each other, and Landyn and Hephaestus find a connection, even when the only thing they have in common is the fact they believe their mate would be better off with someone else. Unfortunately, there are others who are not as happy with their mating, and they’ll do anything to split the two apart. Can Hephaestus and Landyn overcome the odds, or will their dreams of belonging disappear into the flames of Hephaestus’s forge? AmazonKU Apple Books Kobo
THE WIND THAT SWEEPS THE STARS by Greg Keyes
ALONE AGAINST AN EMPIRE. When Yash of Zeltah arrives in the fortress city of Honaq, she is greeted as a barbarian, a simple pawn. Her marriage to prince Chej has been arranged, they say, to avert war. Yet she knows the truth, for the armies already ravage the land. A skilled and deadly assassin, there is more to Yash than any might suspect. Before another day can pass, she must defeat the masters of the nine towers—the plagues, magics, and monsters they control, the soldiers they command. Without raising an alarm, she must kill all who oppose her—even the immortal emperor. The lives and souls of Zeltah, the people and the land upon which they live, all depend on it.
LINK WITH ME: GERRI WILDER PRESENTS (MATCHMAKER’S BOOK CLUB BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden
When Gerri Wilder joins a book club, she has no idea she’s about to become the ringleader of a matchmaking circus. Armed with romance novels and good intentions, these meddling ladies are determined to spark love between their stubborn offspring. Lena Caldwell is a 36-year-old video game designer who’d rather level up in life than swipe right. She’s content with her controller… until she meets a muscular, hunky shifter who promises to give her the Big O she’s only read about.
Alex Mercer, wolf alpha and bookstore owner, is sick of his mother’s not-so-subtle hints about finding a mate. Little does he know, fate and a bunch of interfering book club ladies have other plans. And when Alex meets snarky and funny Lena, he knows there’s no turning back.
When Lena becomes the target of a rival pack’s claws, Alex must prove he’s more than just a pretty face with a furry alter ego. How can he keep her safe without driving her away? And when will Lena realize that sometimes, reality is better than fiction? AmazonKU
A SWORD’S PROMISE (SHADOW AND SWORD DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Katherine MacDonald
Viola Windbright, knight of the realm, believes she knows the difference between right and wrong. But when she crosses paths with Nicodemus Nightshade, a shadowmancer whose very existence is a crime, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew. For half his life, Nicodemus has walked the path of vengeance, but meeting Viola forces him to confront the darkness within himself and consider a different future. As their worlds collide, Viola finds herself drawn to the enigmatic shadowmancer, despite the dangers and the forbidden nature of their connection. Likewise, Nicodemus discovers a spark of warmth and compassion in Viola that challenges his resolve. Amidst their quest for justice and redemption, an undeniable bond begins to form between them. In a realm where the line between good and evil blurs, Viola and Nicodemus must navigate not only the perils that surround them but also the growing attraction that threatens to consume them both. AmazonKU
BETWEEN SALT AND SERENADES: A LOVE X MAGIC NOVEL by Marissa Serrao
A stubborn siren, a stranded selkie, and a deal to save the sea…Sidra Solei is a cynical, deep-sea siren whose heart hardened after the final battle between her pod and the humans. When her sister arrives in the one place Sidra finds solace to inform her their pod’s hunger has become too great, Sidra is determined to act. Dead set on saving her starving pod, Sidra sets off beyond their territory for the first time since childhood. In the vast, open sea, she crosses paths with a pesky seal intent on stealing her catch. But when they’re both caught in the same fisherman’s net, Sidra discovers the seal is actually a selkie named Breena—mortal enemy of the sirens. Hungry and weary from their journeys, Sidra and Breena reluctantly join forces to avoid detection and stowaway on the fishing boat, headed for land. Just as Breena and Sidra think they are in the clear, Breena’s pelt is stolen. Unable to return to the sea without it, the two enemies strike a deal: Sidra will stay on land until Breena finds her pelt, and the two sea fae will fight against the mysterious force depleting their home of its fish. During their time on land, Breena begins to thaw Sidra’s icy heart, reminding her of who she was before the war, but will it be enough to overcome the violent history between sirens and selkies? Or will they return to their homes and forget the love blossoming between them? AmazonKU
WISTERIA (BELLADONNA BOOK THREE) by Adalyn Grace
Blythe Hawthorne has never let anyone tell her what to do—not society, not her overprotective father, and certainly not the man she’s bound herself to, no matter how rude and insufferable he is. In fact, she’s determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensures that her life in his palace is anything but a fairytale. But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she’ll have to decide if she’s willing to let an unexpected spark ignite…and to discover the truth about who she really is. Amazon AB Apple Books
MOTOR CITY FAE: MOTOR CITY MAGICK BOOK ONE by Cindy Spencer Pape
VS Note: A re-release.
Detroit area artist Meagan Kelly has had a strong sixth sense all her life, but that doesn’t mean the gorgeous stranger’s crazy story—that she’s a half-elf, half human heiress—is true. But Meagan can’t deny the evidence of her own eyes—he’s Fae. A tall, blond, handsome, pointy-eared elf—and a man she just can’t get enough of. Ric Thornhill’s assignment just got a lot more complicated. The more time he spends with Meagan, the harder it is to see her as a political tool to prevent an all-out war between humans and Fae. Now Meagan’s in a race to master her newly released powers in time to prevent the conflict, convince a jealous Queen not to strip Ric of his powers, and find out if she can build a life that straddles two worlds. AmazonKU
THE HUNTED HEIR (THE VEILED KINGDOM SERIES BOOK TWO) by Holly Renee
Verena was the lost princess of Marmoris, the very thing we had spent our entire lives looking for, and I had let her go. The lingering taste of her mixed with the deep ache in my chest over her betrayal haunted my days and nights. I knew she was hiding something, but her secrets were far more treacherous than I could have imagined. Though I wished my own betrayal hadn’t been so bitter on my tongue. Now my dreams are haunted with the way her deep blue eyes looked up at me in shock when I revealed I knew her truth. The way I crave for her to look at me now as I hunt for her. Me, along with half of the rebellion. If my father finds her before me, there is no telling what he will do to her. And even though she’s the little traitor I’d always thought she was, I couldn’t allow him to find her. But his orders were clear. The princess is to be taken by the rebellion or she would be taken by the gods. I don’t know which is worse. She is the heir to our kingdom, the daughter of the cruel king who was responsible for my mother’s death, and the key to winning our rebellion. I vowed to my father that I would find her, the one person I wish I didn’t have to. Verena is the hunted heir. But more than anything, she is mine. AmazonKU AB
UNFETTERED SIREN (FOUND AND FREED: THE UNFETTERED BOOK FOUR) by
VS Note: MM PNR.
When we were imprisoned, I was the baby of the family. The scared one. The one they all tried to protect. Now freedom tastes good. I love living with the other boys, my brothers in all but blood. I’m part of this found family even though I mostly hide in my pool. I didn’t mind when a human was brought home to live with us. Sammy seems sweet. He has been used and abused too. A fellow survivor. So I’m not scared of him. But when he carelessly falls into my pool and I save him from drowning, I’m not at all happy about the mate bond it creates. I have to find a way to undo it. I’m not fit to be anyone’s mate. I’m pathetic, and the thought of intimacy repulses me. While Sammy is a cheerful, bright ball of sunshine despite everything that has been done to him. He deserves so much better. Sammy can never know he is my mate. I’ll do my best to look after him while this bond is in place, but that’s it. I’ll find a way to fix this, and then we will both be free. Unfettered Siren is the fourth book in the Found & Freed: The Unfettered series, which follows the lives of seven paranormal boys after they escape imprisonment in a billionaire’s harem. AmazonKU
A MEOWFIA SECRET (THE MEOW MAFIA MYSTERIES BOOK SIX) by Corrine Winters
Angie Tosca just wants a normal small town life…But this ex-mafia witch is pulled right back into sleuthing when a mysterious – and threatening – note turns up on her front doorstep. And before she can find out who put it there…Her friend is murdered! There’s no escaping her mafia roots, it seems. With her hitman-turned-cat familiar Dmitri and mafia ally Matteo, Angie dives into solving the crime. Even with her volatile half-brother Angelo trying to slow her down. But with clues tying Angelo to the murder and the rival Morelli family threatening her, she’ll be lucky to escape with her life, let alone solve the mystery. Can one witch survive when trapped between feuding mafia families? AmazonKU
RUNNING FROM THE ORC (STOLEN HARLOTS BOOK TWO) by Veronika Kane and Caroline Lee
My captor had best understand one thing: I am not easy prey. Being stolen by orcs was bad enough, but now I have been saddled with one who thinks himself charming. Aye, so mayhap he is handsome—for an orc. But he is still a tusked, green, seven-foot-tall barbarian, and I have no intention of staying his prisoner. However, he is a hunter, and when I escape, he tracks me down and makes me…apologize in the best sort of way. I shouldn’t think of this as a game, but I can’t deny the way it makes my blood pound to be chased through the forest by such a male, and with such pleasure at stake. He doesn’t realize I am a determined sort of female, and I know what I want. If running from him will obtain it, then I will run. And he will hunt. AmazonKU
ANGEL BORN by J E Taylor
For thirty years, Crystal Jenkins has hidden in the heart of New York City. After her mother succumbs to illness born of Lucifer’s touch, Crystal is handed a flyer that alters her life. Crystal finds an entire bloodline she never knew existed, but her lineage is more unique than their Nephilim heritage. And being an angel offspring of Lucifer puts her on a collision course with the one man that has the power to destroy her.
PROTECTING HIS VAMPIRE MATE (BLOOD BONDED MATES BOOK THREE) by Jay Castle
VS Note: MM PNR.
BRYAN – After everything I’ve done, I don’t deserve love. Especially not from Tobias Hawthorne—the brave, gorgeous, annoyingly perfect warlock who insists he’s my fated mate. Actually, I might already be halfway in love with him, but Tobias doesn’t need to know that. Because it can’t happen. I can’t put him in danger. Not when I’ve hurt so many people already. Instead, I’ll use this darkness to hunt monsters and make the world a safer place. Love doesn’t factor in. And if I just keep telling myself that, maybe someday I’ll believe it. TOBIAS – At fourteen, I cast a spell to see the face of my fated mate. I never expected it to be a vampire. And I denied it for years. Then I met Bryan, and my world made sense for the first time. Until he left. It’s fine. I’m the coven’s go-to warlock for banishing big bads. Work keeps me distracted. Except when it doesn’t. Which is always. But Bryan needs space, and I’ll give him anything he needs, even if it hurts. But then a demon shows me a future where Bryan dies. I have to protect him, no matter the cost. He doesn’t want a warlock bodyguard. Too bad. I’m not going anywhere, even if saving him makes him hate me. AmazonKU
HOW TO TAME A TRICKSTER FAE (WILD OAK WOODS BOOK ONE) by January Bell
Joining the elite jewelry enchanter’s guild is all I’ve ever wanted… but nothing I create sparkles enough for them. After my latest rejection, I’m starting to think I’ll never be good enough, no matter how perfectly I enchant an emerald. Without their approval or a coven, though, my business is sure to go under, and all my dreams with it. Then Caelan, a handsome Unseelie fae of the worst sort, shows up in my cozy small town, full of more charm than anyone I’ve ever met. When a group of dwarves start telling tale of rare gems in a nearby cave, though, I know exactly what I have to do: convince Caelan to use his Unseelie magic to lead me to the sapphires before the dwarves can get them. Enchanting a dragon sapphire is guaranteed to prove I’m good enough for the guild. Driven by fear of failure, I bind Caelan to me with a complicated spell. Sure, it’s a bit unorthodox, and maybe slightly unethical— but it’s not supposed to make me fall for him. The spell is definitely not supposed to make him fall in love with me… or call me his mate. But how can I tell where the spell ends and we begin? AmazonKU
KNOCKED UP BY THE MINOTAUR (MIDLIFE BEASTLY MATES BOOK TWO) by Aline Ash
My cheating ex won’t leave. Solution? Fake date the town’s flirtiest Minotaur. What could go wrong? I’ve been burned too many times and sworn off men. But Olistaire? He isn’t technically a man,…Nearly seven feet tall (if you count his horns), he’s the most handsome Minotaur around. Fun, easy-going, and great with my four-year-old son. But he’s got a silver tongue that charms the panties off every lady in town. The problem? I’m sure he wants to do the same with me. I’m done with smooth-talking heartbreakers. I moved to this magical town to start fresh, not to repeat old mistakes. My plan to avoid Oli was solid—until my cheating ex chased me here. Now I’m fake dating Oli to make my ex back off, but the ‘pretend’ starts feeling real. And a surprise pregnancy? Not fake. So how do I handle this hot-as-hell Minotaur? Can I trust him with my heart? AmazonKU
DARK AWAKENING: NEW WORLD (THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS BOOK 86) by I T Lucas
“Your destiny awaits across the stars,” Ell-rom’s mother told him. “The seer foretold your future. You will live, and you will thrive, and you will be safe.” The seer’s prophecy has come true. Ell-rom and his sister are safe, surrounded by people who care for them and want to help them heal, which is in stark contrast to where they came from. On Anumati, they were considered abominations because of their mixed heritage. As half gods and half Kra-ell, they would have been eradicated if ever discovered. But even as he clings to that thought like a talisman against the darkness, he can’t shake the lingering sense of unease, the feeling that something lurked in the shadows of his past, something dark and dangerous that is much worse than his inability to tolerate the taste of blood. What is it about him and his sister that he is not supposed to let anyone see? AmazonKU
THE BULL’S HEAD: WALD PACK TWO by Parker Williams
Theodore (Teddy) Egerov has been many things in his short life. Farmer, bodyguard, killer. What he longs for most, though? Having his life back, free of the stain his former leader left when he framed Teddy and his brother, Ivan, for the murder of the man’s family. Teddy has been unable to move forward though. The sins of his past keep him mired in place, and he needs a change. Seizing on a new path, he decides to move to the Wald Pack and work with Mal, the wolf First, and Alp, his rabbit mate, to hopefully change his destiny. When he hears the horrors a Highland bull shifter named Callum was subjected to, Teddy needs to help. Callum is terrified of everything. In his heart he knows it’s only a matter of time before the experiments he endured in the past begin anew. When another shifter approaches him, Callum is mistrustful of the great bear. Slowly, surely, Teddy’s gentle nature settles…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
BLUE MOON MISTRESS (COVEN OF CURIOUSITIES BOOK ONE) by Dalia Davies
When the stars align and all she needs is a werewolf or two… what’s a bad witch to do? Blue Moon Mistress is a polyamorous werewolf romance with a guaranteed HEA Amazon
TEMPTING THE REAPER (ROMANCING THE SHADOWS BOOK TWO) by Rianne Burnett
Echo Rivers worked hard for a decade to get the life she craved. So why does it feel like she’s suffocating? Longing to run away, one night she grabs the escape bag she’s kept with her for months. She’s returning home to Emory Falls where nobody will look for her. But things go differently than planned. Nothing is the same after a freak accident brings her face to face with a Reaper. Though she survives, she can’t stop thinking about them. Seeing them again is only supposed to quench her curiosity but she can’t help feeling drawn to everything they are. Their passionate nights tell her that they feel the same. Just when they’re exploring what the relationship can be, the reaper’s job hits close to home and Echo has to deal with what it means for them. Can she really build a life with an entity that’s shrouded in death? Amazon
BARBI AND THE VILLAIN BOOK ONE by Veronica Lancet
VS Note: Author states this is a dark fantasy romance.
When Barbara “Barbi” Bancroft mysteriously receives an unreleased manuscript from her favorite book series, she can’t curb her excitement. But when she gets sucked into the story—literally—she finds herself in the fantastical realm of Akkaya. Immediately, she thinks this is the adventure of a lifetime and she will finally meet her Prince Charming, and maybe have her first kiss. But things don’t go her way, and soon she is running for her life. Her only hope to survive and get home is the heroic Sir Damien, her fictional crush. Unfortunately, he is anything but heroic and he decides to sacrifice her in an evil ritual that will allow him to invade her world—and conquer it. Channeling her main character energy, Barbi tries to run and outsmart Sir Damien. And that is how she ends up thrown in a dungeon, waiting for her death. With the villain of the story. Forming an unlikely alliance with the most hated character wasn’t in Barbi’s bingo card, but she will do anything to save herself and her world. Things become further complicated when she accidentally gets mated to said villain, and now she’s trapped forever. Or is she? AmazonKU
SQUIRRELIFIED by Kelex
When Colby learns that Ash was forcibly shifted into his squirrel side by a rogue hedgewitch and is running around the streets of Salem, possibly oblivious to his human side, the hunt is on. On the drive home from Boston, Colby and Daniel note an odd-acting squirrel on the outskirts of town and stop to snag him, only Ash isn’t being very cooperative. Before Luca can arrive and break the spell, Ash bolts, with Colby giving chase. Can they find their mate before he disappears into the trees forever? This 16,000 word short novella originally appeared on Kelex’s Patreon, written for a patron. It’s a funny, sweet, and sexy sneak peek at a day in the life of Colby, Ash, and Colby. It can be read at any point after book one in the series, Only Skin Deep. AmazonKU
MONTROSE PORTAL (SACRED STONES PORTAL SERIES BOOK TWO) by Barbara Hartzler
A villain I thought I’d banished returns, forcing me to fight for my future and the guy I might just love…Hey, I’m Lucinda, the Seer. It’s 1925, and I’m finally living my dream of attending law school at New York University with a boyfriend who supports my ambitions. But then, my world shatters when my archnemesis comes back with a vengeance. The same baddie who traveled through time to steal my powers, wants to steal a Guardian Council seat. Now I’m running against him in an election I can’t win, with the help of an alluring guy who makes me question everything about love. As the Guardian Council campaign heats up, my boyfriend surprises me at every turn, bringing us closer than ever. Our late-night campaign work sessions turn into heart-to-heart conversations, and I start to see a future with him that I never imagined.
Meanwhile, my time-traveling friends, Bella and Patrick, are uncovering secrets that drag them back to medieval Ireland. We’re all racing against time, trying to bring these villains down once and for all. Can we uncover the truth behind the time travel portal and stop a madman’s crazy plans? I guess we’re about to find out. AmazonKU
WATCH FOR ME BY MOONLIGHT (HARTSFORD MYSTERIES) by Kirsty Ferry
VS Note: Listed as a time slip novel; sounds gothic.
1795. When her coach comes to an abrupt halt, Lady Georgiana Kerridge and her brother come face-to-face with an infamous highwayman. Leading them from the safety of their coach, he promises not to harm Georgiana . . . does that mean her heart will be safe? Now. Following her untimely divorce, Elodie Bright returns to her home in Suffolk, seeking the comfort of her childhood friend Alex Aldrich, the new Earl of Hartsford. Hoping to escape her past, Elodie works in the quaint, busy gift shop of Hartsford Hall. But the past is about to make a reappearance . . . only it’s not Elodie’s. The calm of her new beginning is suddenly disrupted by a freak storm that shakes the Hartsford chapel. The damage reveals a century-old secret . . . and a glimpse into another generation. Can Elodie discover the truth behind a missing girl from the eighteenth century and her link to a legendary highwayman? AmazonKU AB
DEMON DANCE AND OTHER DISASTERS (A SPIRIT MAGE’S JOURNEY BOOK ONE) by BR Kingsolver
My name is Kaitlyn Dunne, although on the streets–where I’ve lived since my parents were murdered–I’m known as Katy Brown. I’m a Tracker. The Mage Guild pays bounties to find and neutralize rogue vampires and werewolves. I also find lost children, dogs, and deadbeat spouses. Whatever pays the rent and fills my belly. Then a Master Mage asks me to find a wizard who is summoning demons. My payment? All my heart’s desire. Warnings: A very dark adult urban fantasy with parental loss, historical child abuse, mentions of pedophilia (nothing on screen). AmazonKU
ARTHUR: WARLOCKS OF AMHERST BOOK SEVEN by Taylor Rylan
Arthur was ready to find his forever mate—his one and only other half. He was the firstborn of the created warlock and knew he had big shoes to fill. He just needed his One by his side, and he hoped that in doing so, he could get the thoughts of pretty blue eyes out of his mind, for Patrick wasn’t meant to be his. Patrick wanted away from his parents more than he wanted anything else. They were trying to force a mating that he knew was wrong. But his father was a more powerful warlock, one that had mastered all of his powers, so did he really have a choice? When the warlock of his teenage fantasies shows up and claims they’re fated Ones, Patrick can’t deny what his body is telling him. Arthur is the seventh book in the Warlocks of Amherst series. In it you will find a fated mate pair that despite their age-gap, they are absolutely perfect for one another. Their story will span centuries; starting at the beginning and finishing present day in Amherst. Many liberties were taken when writing this book, but it’s Arthur, Edison’s first born—just go with it. This is an mpreg book, in an mpreg world. AmazonKU
QUICK ON THE CLAW (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 83) by Milly Taiden
Tiffany Whitlock never imagined her need for a change in her life would catapult her across the galaxy. But when matchmaker extraordinaire Gerri Wilder offers her a chance at an interstellar adventure, Tiffany takes the leap. Tiffany’s escapade plunges her straight into the big, muscular arms of Zakhar Larkana, a hunky, commanding panther king. Zakhar Larkana, king of the Larkana Forest has ruled his kingdom with strength and wisdom, but finding his true mate? That’s been a challenge of cosmic proportions. When Tiffany arrives, with her quick wit and captivating smile, his world tilts on its axis. Tiffany’s beautiful, kind and…his mate. Zak and Tiffany’s blossoming romance faces opposition from those who fear an outsider on the throne. With political intrigue and danger lurking in the shadows, can Tiffany and Zakhar’s love bridge the gap between two worlds? Will their hearts align to create a love story written in the stars, or will a secret rival end it all with the swipe of a claw? AmazonKU
THE BLOSSOMS OF SUMMER: A TALE OF THE FORBIDDEN FLOWERS by Cecelia Tan
VS Note: Listed in Steampunk and Erotica. Appears to be short (58 pages).
Botanist Robert Meriweather has been tasked by the Continental Occident Company to travel beyond the known lands of Canton to search for the “forbidden flowers,” specimens of such breathtaking beauty that the mere sight has caused men to forsake their homelands. Robert’s orders are to bring these blossoms back to England, where all of society’s rewards—and his betrothed, Livia—await him. Robert soon finds himself on an unexpectedly erotic adventure, in which he must abandon all his Victorian social moires to succeed in his mission. But he will never abandon Livia and his dream of marrying her as a gentleman of standing. Told in epistolary style, in The Blossoms of Summer Robert’s letters and diary entries reveal just how far a man of science is willing to go to fulfill his mission.
A CHARMING HEXOCIST (MAGICAL CURES MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 14) by Tonya Kappes
June Heal, our endearing and clever sleuth, is not your typical small-town woman. By day, she tends to the mystical needs of the community, crafting spells and potions with loving care. By night, she’s a devoted mother raising her little magical daughter. Life is anything but mundane in this enchanting supernatural town! However, tranquility shatters when a chilling murder sends ripples through Whispering Falls. June must juggle her roles as mother, community caregiver, and now, detective. As an ominous shadow descends, June faces her toughest challenge yet. Will her magical abilities be enough to unmask the killer lurking in their midst? AmazonKU
A FLUTTER OF FAE by Amy Crook
Fourth in the Consulting Magic series, A Flutter of Fae starts the next phase in Alex and Julian’s lives. As Guardians of the Charmer’s Way and newlywed husbands, they’re learning to function together as a household and a part of society. Alex has taken the role of Charmer while Julian is becoming a sought-after Grower, but their busy new life hasn’t gotten them out of Alex’s previous job — solving murders. When a high elf turns up dead right in front of the Queen’s Way, Her Majesty herself requests Alex and Julian’s input on the problem. The problem is, their victim doesn’t seem to have any enemies, or even serious business interests on the human side of the way. With no clear motive and time ticking away, Alex and Julian have to live their new, complicated lives while still making time for old friends, new acquaintances, and, of course, solving the murder. AmazonKU
A LEGACY OF WRATH AND RECKONING (A LEGACY OF STORMS AND STARLIGHT BOOK THREE) by Victoria J Price
Held captive after a failed attack to take down her enemies, Zylah is determined to uphold her vow—for herself, and for those terrorised by the monsters set loose across Astaria. In her darkest hour she dreams of only two things: revenge, and to be reunited with those she’s lost. As dark powers rise to stand against her and time runs out, Zylah must find the strength to escape and call upon old allegiances, even the most unlikely ones if both humans and Fae are to be free. Taking down an ancient Fae might very well cost Zylah her life—a fate she has long since accepted. But will her legacy be freedom, or will it be the downfall of the Fae?
REBEL’S FATED MATE by Anna Kaye
I can’t stop thinking about her; I know she’s dreaming about me. I have my world, she has hers, but she’s my fated mate. And I won’t stop until she’s mine. AmazonKU
THE RELUCTANT HEIR (HOUSE OF VAMPIRES AND ALLIES BOOK ONE) by Scarlett Haven
I’m a hybrid—a vampire who can’t drink blood, and a succubus who isn’t charming. I’m also a princess. After my older brother goes missing, I have to take over my role as heir to the throne despite the fact that I know nothing about vampire politics. Oh, and did I mention my marriage is one of the most important political decisions I have to make? That is if I even get a choice. And let me tell you, I’m not impressed with the options. Politics and marriage may be the least of my worries. I’m not as safe as I thought with the vampires. Whoever came after my brother is after me too. I’m not sure I’ll survive. AmazonKU
PURR-PLEXING POTIONS: A STARLA BAKER WITCHY MYSTERY BOOK TWO by Amelia Ross
Starla thinks running The Magical Cupcake bakery with her dad is the highlight in Moonberry… until a local vendor drops dead at the farmers’ market. Incapable of keeping her nose out of trouble, Starla jumps into the investigation and quickly finds a long list of suspects. They range from a jam-hating neighbor to a son with a grudge, each with motives as sticky as jelly and more secrets than sprinkles on a cupcake. With the help of Onyx, her sassy cat, and Starla’s psychic abilities, she senses dark magic and uncovers a deadly plot. As she stirs the pot and delves deeper into the mystery, the danger thickens. Between tripping over pastries and snooping on suspicious locals, Starla’s got her hands full. Every clue uncovers new secrets and makes the magic messier, while the suspects grow sneakier. Starla must catch the killer fast, or she won’t just end up in a jam—she’ll be toast! AmazonKU
A MARRIAGE OF UNDEAD INCONVENIENCE by Stephanie Burgis
Margaret Dunhaven may have been forced into marriage with the sinister vampire lord of Shadowcroft Manor to fulfill a family obligation, but she’s not about to stay trapped there for long. The beastly man doesn’t even have any decent tea leaves in his kitchen! However, when she realizes that she’s not the only one who’s been forced into this marital union, it’s time to join forces with her unwanted new husband. If they can combine her scholarly skills with his ancient history, then, working together, they might just manage to reclaim her inheritance, break his curse, and find their freedom. …Just so long as they don’t fall in love along the way. A witty and sparkling gothic fantasy novella that puts a new twist on Beauty and the Beast in an alternate-history version of late 19th century England.
DEMON PRINCE (HOT AND DARK DEMON ROMANCES) by Nina Siren
This world was designed to kill me…And he was destined to steal my life as his. When my cat vanished, I didn’t hesitate to follow. But I didn’t realize I was diving through a portal. The labyrinth I find myself in is wilder than I ever imagined. I knew I had just sentenced myself to death. Or I thought…Until a massive demon appears. Azrael refuses to let me travel alone. I find his protectiveness odd…And enticing. He refuses to let anything hurt me. To the labyrinth’s horrors, he’s the most terrifying monster. But with me… he’s everything I crave. This demon was supposed to be my way out of here…But now he’s making me stay. And it’s exactly what I want. AmazonKU
VACATION VOODOO (BREAKFAST AND BEDLAM BOOK FOUR) by Rosalie Hunter
Loral and Eric’s long-awaited beach escape to the Bahamas is totally jinxed. Just as they’re settling into the sand, a frantic call yanks them back into a whirlwind of trouble. Yolena, their wisecracking witchy friend, is suddenly aging faster than a cheap bottle of wine—and nobody knows why. As Loral digs into the mystery, she keeps bumping into one pesky problem: Richard, the too-smooth fiancé of Yolena’s twin sister. Loral knows one thing for sure: this charmer is hiding more than a few skeletons in his closet. With wedding bells ringing and danger creeping closer, Loral’s witchy senses are tingling—and a magical catastrophe is closer than she thinks! Now, with dark forces closing in, Loral has to untangle a web of secrets before the big day turns into a complete disaster. But can she uncover the wicked plans before time runs out? AmazonKU
FASTLANDER FIGHTER (FASTLANDERS BOOK FOUR) by T S Joyce
Captain Walker was in control of his inner grizzly before he joined the Fastlander Crew. Now, having his brother as his Alpha has his animal riled up and fighting everything. When he sees a woman from his past, he knows she has the ability to understand his history, and that chance meeting dredges up the urge to lean on the fragile human. Sloane has changed in the years she’s been gone from Damon’s Mountains, but those changes intrigue him. She isn’t the woman he thought she was all those years ago…she’s more. On the verge of a war with the Holland Pride, the timing isn’t great for bringing a human potential mate into the picture. She’s kicking up instincts inside of him that could get them both annihilated. The good man in him knows she needs to remain untethered to the Fastlanders and all the trouble the Crew will bring, but the monster in him doesn’t care. Sloane Middleson has just had her life turned upside down, and now she’s back near her hometown trying to figure out her next step. Captain Walker was the boy she had a crush on all those years ago, but…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU AB
A SINGLE THREAD OF HOPE (HANGING BY A THREAD BOOK TWO) by Grace McGinty
There were a bunch of lessons a girl could learn from the story of Snow White. Some were valid in the real world, others… not so much. For instance, no matter how often I sang Taylor Swift off-key, birds and forest animals weren’t ever coming to clean my apartment. You could live with seven men and not end up in a free-for-all festival of fluids. But I seemed to have forgotten the most valuable lesson my girl Snow taught us: don’t take apples from strangers. It was a lesson I’d disregarded, and would later pay for dearly. I mean, there were definitely silver linings, but the world as I knew it was over as soon as I took a bite of that apple. AmazonKU
TRUSTING THE DRAGON (WINGED MOUNTAIN BOOK FOUR) by Ruby Shae
Evander Logmire is okay with being single. At least for now. As an immortal dragon shifter, he knows that it might be a long time before he finds his mate, but he’s confident that someday he will find her. When she walks into the sports bar he’s sitting in to pass the time, he can’t believe his luck, but his happiness is quickly overshadowed by the fear in her eyes. Kari Donovan hates living in the city, and her wolf hates it even more, but wide-open spaces make her vulnerable to other shifters, and she knows they can’t be trusted. Especially dragons. So, when a gorgeous dragon shifter notices her, she doesn’t hesitate to run. She might be completely alone in the world, and barely getting by, but she’s not ready to die. Evander is hurt by Kari’s initial rejection, but her fear brings out all of his protective instincts, and he isn’t about to let her get away. Not when she needs him, even if she isn’t ready to admit it yet. Kari wants to believe in everything Evander has to offer, but it all seems too good to be true, and trust doesn’t come easy when you’ve been without it for so long. AmazonKU
VALE OF DREAMS (FEY SPY ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Alex Rivers and C N Crawford
Nia never imagined becoming the fake mistress of a terrifying Fey prince known as the Dream Stalker. But that’s exactly what happens when she ventures into Brocéliande to rescue her lover, Raphael. Sometimes, fate has a twisted sense of humor. Captured by the prince, Nia quickly learns he’s a beautiful, living nightmare. He soon discovers her hidden talent—mind control—and gives her no choice but to serve him. Avalon Tower believes it’s a good idea, too. Now, Nia is keeping secrets from everyone, and the Dream Stalker remains unaware that she is a spy. His plan? Manipulate ministers, overthrow his father, and annihilate humanity. Seductive and complex, the prince is a constant threat, always on the verge of getting inside her head. In the Fey palace, courtly intrigue reigns. If Nia can’t outsmart the prince, her neck will be the next on the execution block, and humanity will be crushed in his beautiful hands. AmazonKU
THE WITCH, THE WARLOCK AND THE WIZARD: BOOK TWO OF THE MAGICAL MEDICAL SOCIETY by Morgan Shadows
Something’s off…I, Liliana, a powerful witch and good doctor, am head over heels in love with my intern, Isiris, the handsome doctor and wizard…yet, this stranger appears with a tempting proposition, and I’m smitten. The last few months have been a whirlwind, not only has our clinic become super successful…Isiris and I have gotten close, really, really close! And now, this stranger walks in with a proposition to open more clinics like ours…only unbeknown to us, there are very evil strings attached. Time is running out. His persuasive charm and the spell he has over me may undo everything we have created…as well as destroy our love in the process. AmazonKU
TAMING KANE (FATED MATES BOOK ONE) by Tessa Stone
KANE: A thousand years of loneliness have ended. The curse on supernaturals is lifted, and we can finally meet our fated mates. I’ve waited patiently, but after ten years, I’m losing hope. Then, during a winter storm, a car trespasses onto supernatural territory, crashes, and I catch her scent. Fate has finally answered my prayers—my mate is here. She’s beautiful, courageous, and strong-willed. But she’s also running from something and won’t tell me why. Someone wants to take her from me. They don’t know they’re dealing with an untamed wolf who’s waited a thousand years. I’ll shred them to pieces if they try. Tami – After a long day at work, my life turns upside down when Julian, my roommate’s sketchy boyfriend, decides I’d be perfect to give him children. In a time where women’s rights are vanishing, even the police won’t help. Desperate, I flee to Wintermoon, a supernatural community in Upper Michigan. In the midst of a winter storm, I lose control of my car and nearly die. But a shifter named Kane rescues me. He claims I’m his mate, destined to be with him forever. I’ve just escaped one man who wanted to control me, only to find myself drawn to another. Despite my fears, I feel a magnetic pull to Kane that I can’t shake. Julian is still hunting me, but Kane and his untamed wolf will do anything to protect me, even if it means destroying anyone who tries to take me away.
POTENT PERFUME (THE LADY MORTICIAN’S VISIONS) by Helen Goltz
Miss Phoebe Astin of The Economic Undertaker found herself charmed by the recently deceased perfume salesman, Mr Edward ‘Teddy’ Tate, as were many of his former clients. Not unaccustomed to speaking with spirits as they leave this life on their way to the next, the debonair salesman had two requests of Phoebe: to investigate his death, which he believed was not an accident and to send his love to three ladies whom he had been romancing. Phoebe passes the information on to her beau, Detective Harland Stone, and when two of Teddy’s love interests are found dead, the detective gets a whiff of a crime afoot. Aided by her brothers, Julius and Ambrose, and her dear friends, the Vexed Vixens, Phoebe is doing her best to grant the dearly departed justice. After all, for the Astin family, being dead is no excuse for letting crime go unpunished (even if he was romancing three ladies, the cad!) AmazonKU
HIGHBALLS AND HEXES (UNLUCKY CHARMS BOOK SIX) by T M Cromer
It’s been over a year since Patrick O’Malley escaped the clutches of madman Loman O’Connor, yet grisly dreams make it seem like yesterday. His nightmarish ordeal left him with a damaged body, severely weakened magic, and a shattered psyche. It also gifted him with a burning desire to find Loman’s previous victims and offer them a semblance of normalcy. Fionola Bohannon’s brother, Tadhg, is missing—again. The first time, he fell into the clutches of a man hellbent on stealing other witches’ powers to fuel his own. This time feels eerily similar, and Fi seeks the one person who might possess the means to find him: surly, battle-worn Patrick O’Malley. As Patrick and Fi delve into Tadhg’s whereabouts, a chilling mystery unfolds. The very people he sought to rescue have begun to disappear inexplicably, and only by returning to where it all started will they find the key to free everyone, themselves included.
MOON FATED (SHADOW PACK LEGENDS BOOK ONE) by Luna M Rose
VS Note: From JULY 31.
I’ve survived as a Sigma for years. Relying on myself through my job as an EMT helping those who can’t help themselves.
Something my pack never afforded me, even when they knew the cruelty of our Alpha. But when I receive word that shifters are unaccounted for, and my best friend is one of the missing? I have to go back. I expected to face some of my demons at the pack gathering, but I didn’t expect the rival Alpha to stare at me like that. I didn’t expect him to know my name, and I definitely didn’t anticipate him showing up at my hotel room after dark. What could Rowan Steele want with someone like me? Especially when my Alpha already turned on him once, and Nathan Black wouldn’t think twice at ripping out Rowan’s throat for touching property that wasn’t his to claim. AmazonKU
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