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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CAGED (GLADIATORS OF THE GRYN BOOK ONE) by Hattie Jacks

Sylas is the planet’s most ruthless fighter, unmatched in the arena and feared by all who come up against him. Until he meets me. The abducted human forced into servitude and far from home. He growls ‘mine’ and I am claimed by a seven-foot wall of scars and sinew. There is more to Sylas than his chiselled good looks and proficiency with a sword. My proud gladiator is broken in more ways than I thought possible. And he won’t stop until I belong to him entirely, even if it means breaking his bonds with the arena. But nowhere is safe for us, Sylas’s owners want him back, and my enemies are not far behind. To truly overcome the arena and the hell our escape unleashes, I’m going to have to do the unthinkable. I’m going to have to give Sylas my heart. And hope he can protect all of me.     AmazonKU

REVEALED (TRIBUTE BRIDES OF THE DREXIAN WARRIORS BOOK11) by Tana Stone

Maxxon’s job is to locate and retrieve the human females targeted to be tribute brides. The key is to find them, charm them, and return with them to the space station without anyone noticing. And he has a perfect success rate—until now. Allie isn’t prepared for the massive spaceships that descend into the atmosphere or for the tall, dark, and handsome stranger who saves her as she’s walking home. She also isn’t prepared to learn that he’s an alien. But when the Drexians fight off the Kronock and return for their warriors, he must leave and leave her behind. After the Drexians reveal themselves and their long history of taking tribute brides, everything changes. Women are volunteering in droves to become brides for the hot aliens, so Allie decides to sign up so she can find Maxxon. But will she find him before she must accept the Drexian chosen for her, or will she and Maxxon be separated forever?   AmazonKU

IMPERIAL FATE (VEREDIAN CHRONICLES BOOK SEVEN) by Regine Abel

From the moment they met as teenagers, Prince Zerien and Siona knew they were soulmates. Siona is as smart and beautiful as she is fierce and dauntless. She will make the perfect Queen. But as per her father’s demands, he must wait six years to claim her as his bride, courting her from a distance until they become adults. Six endless years living halfway across the galaxy from each other … Longing and aching for his Siona, his sweet obsession. However, when the time finally comes to bring her to his homeworld, the prophecies heralding her as a great Warrior Queen undermine the plans of the rebels plaguing his world. Their escalating attacks put his impending wedding and coronation in peril. They want his Siona destroyed. Did Zerien wait all these years only to lose her to the deadly games of Fate and the machinations of traitors?   AmazonKU

TZAR-THAN (ALIEN BARBARIANS OF VANDRUK BOOK ONE) by Bella Blair

GWYN: Working as a janitor for IC, the inventor of the wormhole to another world, was supposed to be just the beginning—a foot in the door to my dream of exploring Hope One the planet Earth connects to through the portal. But everything changes the night an imposing alien warrior steps through the portal from Hope One. He’s fierce, powerful, and… speaks English? Even stranger, he’s demanding human women for his planet—and I’m part of the deal. I always dreamed of traveling to Hope One, but now I’m starting to want something more than just an adventure…TZAR-THAN: Our planet, Vandruk, is dying. The appearance of a strange portal has caused a catastrophe on Vandruk that killed nearly all our females. The survival of my species hangs by a thread and I realize my species’ only chance is to negotiate with the humans. My mission is simple: demand they surrender some of their females in exchange for passage to our world. But the moment I see her, my mission changes. I would tear apart the universe if that’s what it takes to make her MINE.     AmazonKU

TOMLIN (HOW THE ALIENS WERE WON BOOK EIGHT) by Honey Phillips

Tomlin has been hiding his true nature his entire life, but cracks are beginning to show in his perfect facade. And then he meets a beautiful, intelligent female who could destroy all his barriers. He should run but he needs her help… he needs her. Etta is too thin and too plain to interest most men, and that suits her just fine. Her scientific studies are far more interesting. She is sure that the stranger who appears at her remote lab is more than he seems to be, and she’d determined to solve the puzzle he presents. But the more she uncovers, the more intrigued she becomes. He is rapidly becoming much more to her than an experiment, but the secrets he conceals could change everything.   AmazonKU

DARKSIDE: A NOVEL by Michael Mammay

VS Note: Not a romance but a military SF release of note. I’ve been a big fan of this author for years and had this book pre-ordered.

Colonel Butler has paid his dues and just wants to enjoy his retirement on a remote planet. But the galaxy has had other plans.  He has been roped into searching for a politician’s missing son and an industry magnate’s missing daughter. He has been kidnapped, violated numerous laws, and caused the destruction of colonial facilities. He’s famous—or infamous, depending on who you ask—praised and reviled in equal measure across the galaxy for his exploits. And he is determined to never let the government drag him into another investigation. But when a runaway twelve-year-old girl whose father has gone missing asks him for help, well…it’s a lot harder to say no. The girl’s father, Jorge Ramiro, was supposed to have been on Taug, a moon orbiting the gas giant Ridia 5, working on a dig with a famous archaeologist. But now there’s no sign of him and no record of him being there. Mining operations on the moon are run by two different consortiums, Caliber and Omicron—both of which have tried to kill Butler in the past. Butler doesn’t believe in coincidence. Landing on Taug with his right-hand man Mac, computer genius Ganos, and an elite security squad, Butler soon finds that they’ve charged back into the crosshairs—because Ramiro is not the only who has disappeared, and the perpetual darkside of this moon is hiding more than the truth about a missing archeologist.

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FORBIDDEN COSMIC DESIRES (COSMIC BOND CHRONICLES SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by G R Stellar

When I gazed into his big blue eyes, everything changed for me.
Loving the alien warrior, my sister’s boyfriend, I knew I was going to go crazy. I know loving my sister’s boyfriend is wrong but everything is screaming inside of me. I know that he is mine and I would do everything in my power to make sure it is painfully clear. To fall into his arms, I am not the only one at fault when I care about him. Bellatrix, a cold, sullen male who knows what he wants and he doesn’t dare let anything stand in his way. I see the way he looks at me, like he wants to eat me alive. I know it’s wrong but I can’t help but fall hard for everything that is his temptation. An eagerness brews within me, making me ache for a lot more. I don’t know how it happened but I do know that falling in love with him is going to be everything that I needed. I just hope that he feels the same way.     AmazonKU

THE DEATH BRINGER (THE THARASSAS CYCLE BOOK FOUR) by J Scott Coatsworth

War is coming. Aik has become the Progenitor, and the Seed Mother has released him to transform the world for her alien brood. Silya and Raven, Aik’s former friends, are the only ones who can save him and the world. But what if the cure is worse than the invasion? As Silya rushes to prepare Gullton for the battle to come, she’s determined to save as many people as she can. But new crises emerge that demand her attention. Raven has his own hands full, keeping the dragon-like verent in line, while helping Silya to save the world. But what if the only way to do so is to sacrifice Aik, the man that he loves? It’s the end of the world … or could it be the start of something new?

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SMARTA@SS CYBORG by Amanda Milo

Old West? Check. Aliens? Check. Mermen…? Check. If you’re looking for all that and a donkey sidekick, this is the book for you. Meet William Frederick Cody, a recently liberated merman-turned-cyborg who sets off in the semi-arid (okay, desert) climate of Traxia seeking the trusty horse he’s ordered. Instead, he’s saddled with a mischievous donkey. The donkey unseats him at the first opportunity, forcing this merman to travel on foot through the desert under the burning alien sun. They stumble upon Becky, a human woman who’s in the middle of having all her dreams shattered before her eyes. William and Paco ride (…figuratively speaking) to her rescue, where William admires her very fine horse. Once she’s safe, William makes to leave her homestead when Becky shocks him by making him a wild offer. If he protects her and her unborn child, she’ll cook his meals, clean the shanty he’ll own, and do his laundry. She also alludes to some acts she will perform… but he’s not certain what she means. What he does know is that he’ll get to own Becky’s horse. All he has to do is marry her.     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

COSMIC DESIRES: GALACTIC RED LIGHT by Holly Hanzo

Bianca: I am an outcast, a pawn to be used for any alien’s need. No one cares about my fate in this remote outpost in space, I am a kidnapped human with no way to return home. No matter what they do to me, I will survive. I will become what I have to and show them what I am capable of. Their desires will become their downfall – I’ll make sure of it. When I’m caught between a rock and a hard place, a hot alien races to my rescue. He offers to intervene in return for a favor. Ceilus promises if I accept his offer he can help me fulfill my vow. Do I dare allow this strange alien to give me the one thing I crave the most – hope? Ceilus: For years, I’ve pushed my private pain aside in an attempt to rid the galaxy of the worst scum. I do whatever I can to save as many beings as possible from a horrible fate. In a strange twist of luck, in the last place I ever expected to find her – I find my mate. Instinct demands I claim her, but the mission comes first. Instead, I offer her the only thing I can, my protection. Will she accept my claim before it’s too late? Here there are no rules. To the victor goes the spoils.     AmazonKU

ALL THE LOVE WE’VE EVER SHARED (GLADIATORS OF OUTER SPACE BOOK TWO) by Carlotta Page

My entire world has been thrown into turmoil. First, I was abducted by the Hov. Then, I was thrown into the Arena, bait for my two alien lovers to fight over, for the entertainment of the cheering audience. Now, I’ve been presented with two options: surrender or die. Except that I’ve no intention of accepting either fate. The Hov wanted a fight, and that’s exactly what I’m going to give them, bigger and better than any they could have staged themselves. Because I’ve got something worth fighting for—my life, my freedom and my Mates.     AmazonKU

A CYBORG FOR THE ALIEN MERCENARY (ALIEN MERCENARIES: REAPERS BOOK ONE) by Mina Carter

She’s a cyborg with a forgotten past. He’s an alien mercenary with a heart of gold. All Jesh wants is to understand who—and what—she is. Waking up in a human medical facility with no memory, a voice in her head and strange abilities, she knows she doesn’t belong. She certainly knows that she’s never seen her ‘family’ before. Then her mother tries to kill her…Enter the alien mercenary team, the Reapers, and their medic, Covak. With his towering frame, razor-sharp fangs, and mesmerizing eyes, he’s unlike anyone she’s ever met. Despite his intimidating appearance, she can’t stay away from him. His gentle touch awakens feelings she’s not used to, thrilling and terrifying her in equal measure. Battle-hardened exterior. Marshmallow interior. All hers. 
Covak knows Jesh is trouble from the moment he lays eyes on her. But his instincts scream that…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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KIDNAPPED BY THE ALIEN CHIEFTAIN (THE KLENDATHIAN CYCLE BOOK ONE) by Lara Roth and Selina Sky

Roxy – Bad dates and lousy liars—that was my routine until the universe decided I needed a serious shake-up. As I’m walking home from yet another disaster date, when bam! I’m not just kidnapped once, but twice. First by Krogoth, a hot, hulking alien chieftain convinced I’m his fated mate, and then by a band of alien criminals who think I’m some sort of trophy. Honestly, I just want to return to my boring job and worse dates—space is terrifying! Can I convince him to take me back home before he wins my body and my heart? Krogoth – We lost our females some 500 years ago. A heinous act that will not go unpunished! When I learned, it’s possible to bond with a human female. I stalked my prey for days through the primitive and weak human planet. Rocks, so small. So beautiful. So Perfect. I will take her to Klendathor, my home planet, to complete our Mortakin-Tok. Nothing will come between us, not even all the forces of the universe. She might not know it yet, but she is mine. And our journey is just beginning.     AmazonKU

RUMOR HAS IT (THE DISCO SPACE OPERA BOOK THREE) by Cat Rambo

BS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.

The crew of the You Sexy Thing navigates the aftermath of facing down a pirate king and the relationships that they have created with one another in Cat Rambo’s action adventure science fiction Rumor Has It, the third book in the Disco Space Opera. The crew of the You Sexy Thing have laid a course for Coralind Station, hoping the station’s famed gardens will provide an opportunity to regroup, recoup, and mourn their losses while while finding a way to track down their enemy, pirate king Tubal Last. All Niko wants to do is pry their insurance money from the bank and see if an old friend might be able to help them find Last. Unfortunately, old friends and enemies aren’t the only unreliable elements awaiting her and the crew at Coralind. Each will have to face themselves—the good and the bad—in order to come together before they lose everything.

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SPACE ODDITY (THE SPACE OPERA, BOOK TWO) by Catherynne M Valente

VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.

The Metagalactic Grand Prix—part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past returns and the fate of the Earth is once again threatened. The civilizations opposed to humanity have been plotting and want to take down the upstarts. Can humanity rise again in this sequel to the beloved Hugo­ Award–nominated national bestselling Space Opera by New York Times bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente?

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THE PROTEGRE BRIDES: AUTUMN by Katryna Lalock

The Protegre School for Human Women is the only home Autumn knows…and she’s not keen to leave. As the date for her auction draws near, she must go to extreme lengths to stay exactly where she is. After a chance meeting with a handsome stranger, she’s confident her place in Protegre is secure. She doesn’t realize how wrong she is until she’s thrust onto the auction platform. Lovan promises he’ll marry and secure his spot as the Duke of Swendshin…eventually. He was given a timeline – marry by the end of the year or lose your estate. Never intending for it to be so soon, things change when he finds the beautiful human woman he bedded on the auction block. He knows he must purchase her to save her from the pirate Stefan. Lovan soon realizes his mistake – he’s bought a bride and there’s absolutely no way to return her. Getting to know her future husband is impossible when he’s never around. Autumn does her best to play her part as the perfect bride despite the obstacles life throws her way. Lovan must accept that he will not marry for love like his parents. Is his love of his estate enough, or is he doomed to be miserable in his forced marriage? Can Autumn learn the intricate workings of a society that doesn’t believe her fiancé is worthy of his position?   AmazonKU

ALIEN PEACOCK (ALIEN ABDUCTORS BOOK NINE) by Calista Skye

Maeve – I was sent to space on a crucial mission for the Resistance on alien-occupied Earth. But it went wrong the moment I arrived on the space station. If I hadn’t been rescued by a gigantic alien, I would have been enslaved by bandits and sold at an auction. But I’m not sure this is much better. The guy that rescued me is Arelion. He is an eight feet tall hyper-muscular alien with shimmering blue skin and wings so colorful he looks most of all like a peacock. He can’t pass a mirror without preening and checking himself out. He doesn’t seem to like me much, though. But I will use him and his resources for all they’re worth. I cannot fail my mission to find my missing sister. And if I have to drag this crazy narcissist with me, then fine. He can grab all the attention, while I do what must be done for Earth’s freedom. Arelion – 
Maeve is not the worst human I’ve met. She’s too small to be any kind of danger. But her species is well known for being sneaky and untrustworthy, and I want nothing to do with them. And yet I couldn’t help saving her from the slave traders and gangsters that wanted to capture her. She looks far too small and soft to be alone in these places. And much too attractive. Someone had to protect her from herself. Now I have to get rid of her somehow. I have more important things to do than babysit a female who seems completely oblivious of the dangers of the galaxy. The future of my world depends on me succeeding at my mission, and I can’t drop my cover or let anyone distract me. Not even if her curvy body makes my head spin.     AmazonKU

INFALA: TAMING THE BEAST: MARK OF THE INFALA BOOK SIX by Kira Quinn

Margot found herself alone on the distant planet, snatched from her life on Earth, take against her will, and now crash-landed onto a strange world’s surface. She was scared. Confused. But no matter what, survival was priority one. The question was, how could she possibly manage on her own in this alien land? Was it Luck or chance? She couldn’t say. But salvation presented itself, and in more ways than one. Would she adapt and thrive? Or would this dangerous wilderness be her demise? Crazy as it seemed, the wild creature roaming the hills could very well be the answer… if she could somehow tame the savage beast.     AmazonKU

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VS: I’m bringing the first book in my best selling, award winning Badari Warriors series to the forefront today. AYDARR was the beginning of the entire epic to date, more stories to come! When I wrote this first one I wasn’t even sure if I could manage a series but the Badari wouldn’t let me off the hook. My Muse insisted I had to write their stories. I humbly think it’s going well and I’m SO appreciative of my readers’ support.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE WRAITH KING (THE RISE OF NORTHGAL BOOK ONE) by Juliette Cross

A brutal, bloody war against the ruthless Wraith King has cost the light fae more than innocent lives. Una Hartstone, Princess of Issos, learns the price the Wraith King demands to end the war once and for all. Her. In exchange for the safety of her people, she agrees to give her life—and her body—to her greatest enemy. Gollaya Verbane is determined to fulfill his destiny and his god’s prophecy. When his seer points to the Princess of Issos as the key to the rise of the dark fae, he demands her submission. But when she finally yields, he realizes Una is much more to him than a priceless weapon. A mystery that has haunted Una for years awakens when she is abducted and dragged back to Näkt Mir. The palace hides many dark secrets…and at least one traitor. A traitor determined to take King Goll’s throne—and all he possesses. What he doesn’t know is that Una’s magick is more powerful than he can imagine, and that Goll will burn the whole world to save her.     AmazonKU

MONSTERS IN LOVE: LOST IN THE UNDERWORLD: A PARANORMAL ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY by Various

With souls and spirits, wraiths and reapers, the Underworld comes calling. Take care how you answer, lest you find yourself sucked into the depths of oblivion, where monsters both fair and foul lurk, waiting to snatch away their true loves…forever.     Amazon

THE DRAGON, THE GAZELLE AND THEIR UNICORN OMEGA (OMEGAS OF ANIMALS SD BOOK 11) by Lorelai M Hart and Wendy Rathbone

Alpha dragon shifter Magnus likes the finer things in life: designer suits, fancy watches, and real estate across the nation. He’s living his best life. If only his dragon felt the same. He spends his days far too close to the surface for Magnus’ liking and, if he doesn’t figure out why, he’s afraid he’s going to lose control of his beast completely. Alpha gazelle shifter Ayelet loves the ocean and, when a position in his company opens up near San Diego, he immediately applies. What could be better than daily trips to the beach? Having someone to go with him, that’s what. Why does his mind keep wandering back to a one-night stand with a hottie dragon three years ago? Omega unicorn shifter Harbor travels around the country in his converted van. Van life might not be for everyone, but it’s working out okay for him. With no herd, it’s not like he has a place to call home. One night at Animals SD, when all three of them are in the same place for the first time, changes everything.     AmazonKU

THE OGRE’S LAST LESSON (A KARA HILDER MYSTERY BOOK 11) by Jenna St James

The paranormal town of Mystic Cove is abuzz with the latest news–former professional athlete, Dain Otin, is returning to his hometown to take a teaching and coach position. Too bad not everyone is happy about the ogre’s decision to return. When Coach Otin is murdered in broad daylight down at the track, it doesn’t take long before suspects are popping up like popcorn at the concession stand. Can Kara and Zane work together to pass this ultimate test and discover who the killer is? Or will the attack of another prominent supernatural cause them to fail their assignment?     AmazonKU

HEALER’S CALL (THE HEALERS SERIES BOOK TWO) by A J Manney

Rose is a timid healer who’s has been thrust into the supernatural world, a world she’s trying to adjust to. Just as she begins to gain a little confidence in her new abilities, she discovers she’s a fated mate to Maverick, a brash beta from another pack known for his aggressive nature. When Maverick’s pack faces a deadly sickness and he himself lies on the brink of death, Rose must find the inner strength to answer his alpha’s call for help. Now, Rose must decide if she is willing to embrace her role not only as a healer, but as a mate to a man she doesn’t think she could ever love. When outside forces target Rose, Maverick is pushed to his limits and decides that she is better off by his side. She will have to learn to overcome her fears and accept her destiny before the forces working against them tear them apart. In a world where healing and love collide, Rose must answer the ultimate healer’s call.   AmazonKU

GUARDED BY A SAVAGE SHIFTER (BACK AWAY FROM MY GIRL BOOK ONE) by Olivia P Turner

I have the scoop of a lifetime. An exclusive interview with the leader of the world’s deadliest drug cartel. The last interviewer didn’t make it out alive. My family begs me not to take it. My friends say I’m crazy. My boss agrees to let me go, if I take a bodyguard with me. I’m curious to know what kind of bodyguard can protect me from a whole cartel of killers. And I find out. The savage kind. He’s a hot grizzly bear shifter named Ryker. He takes me under those big protective arms and dark watchful eyes. Ryker says I’m his and that he won’t let anything bad happen to me. But when the interview turns ugly, things get dangerous. And it’s me and my shifter bodyguard against an army of killers. Luckily, Ryker is unstoppable when it comes to protecting his mate.     AmazonKU

MET MY DRAGON AND WENT INTO LABOR: A WHY CHOOSE MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE  (REBORN IN ANOTHER WORLD BOOK THREE) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

I was hit by a train and woke up in another world—one where I was famous! I thought I hit the jackpot with my wolf mate. He is kind, protective, and exactly who I need in my life. And then one day—poof, I run into my bear mate, and the three of us make it work. I’m happier than I ever dreamed possible. My life is exactly how it should be. Fate disagrees and sends me Seymour, just in time to help deliver my baby. Now I have to balance my life as a father of a newborn while I begin my life with my new dragon mate, and keep the life I have with my wolf and bear from falling apart. Easy peasy… or more likely, the most difficult thing I’ve ever done.     AmazonKU

WARRIOR’S BETRAYAL: THE ARCHANGEL ACCORDS (BOOK TWO) by M M Chromy

When Samantha Fife wakes from a magical coma, she discovers that she has a new breed of demon to fight—the type that haunts the mind. To her horror, during her recovery from a demonic stab wound, she finds her Powers have failed her. While fretting over what this means for her future as a Warrior of Light, Heaven reveals to her a vision of Its darker days, leaving her more perplexed than ever. But she doesn’t have time to dwell on her circumstances. The Mage is in hiding and the demons of Hell are silent. Her instincts scream at her that a supernatural battle is imminent. When someone starts desecrating holy places, leaving behind inhuman burn patterns, she feels compelled to investigate. However, her confidence is shattered and she nearly crumbles under the weight of her inner monsters. She ends up finding support from an unexpected source—from a man she swore she’d never forgive. Armed with a fresh perspective, more humility, and her strengthening intuition, Sam must overcome her new insecurities. But can she find her trademark boldness in time?     AmazonKU

THE LAST ULTIMATUM (WESTIN DELTA FORCE BOOK SIX) by Julie Trettel

It’s been a long time since I was last home. When a mission takes us to the land down under, I’m going to take a much needed vacation. Or that was the plan. When everything goes wrong and I’m stuck in the Outback,
That’s when destiny strikes. I always said I would never fight a true mate calling. But I don’t exactly have control over what she’ll do. And in the end, I may be the one needing therapy!     AmazonKU

COWBOY DEVIL’S EMBRACE (MOTLEY CREWD SHIFTERS BOOK ONE) by C D Gorri

He’s been looking for someone to hold on to. She’s been waiting for the right guy. This Jersey Devil has a jaded past. Too many loveless affairs, sleazy backroom deals, and an overall loss of his love for life has led Maximillian Leeds to one conclusion. He needs a change. What could be more different for a city slicker than buying a ranch in Northern New Jersey? There’s just one problem. He has no idea how to run a farm/ranch/thing. What’s he even supposed to do on a horse? An announcement in a supernatural newsletter gets him a misfit group of lone Shifters that all have one thing in common. They each need an anchor to settle their beasts. Good thing the Motley Crewd Ranch is fully insured. Thinking he’s made a big mistake, Max changes his tune when he meets his fated mate at the Devil’s Food Bakery. The pouty-lipped maker of decadent delights makes his mouth water. Can this Jersey Devil convince the curvy baker to be his?

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THE ALPHA’S RETURN (SHIFTERS OF GREY RIDGE BOOK SEVEN) by Reece Barden

Killian Kennedy never wanted to return. He was happy to hide his royal roots and enjoy an anonymous life, somewhere nobody would ever suspect what he truly was. When his niece gets outed as a white wolf, the sign of a royal descendent, on her first shift, duty calls, and he returns to formally renounce the throne, ensuring their safety and his freedom. It was supposed to be a quick visit and then he could disappear into the sunset. But when he gets stuck with a strong she-wolf, charged with keeping him alive long enough to complete the ceremony, everything changes. She has no intention of letting him off the hook that easily, and soon, he’s torn between the life he thought he’d always wanted, and one he’ll have to fight to keep.

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CROON: FULL MOON SERIES BOOK 10 by P Mattern and L Gauthier

“With the face of an Angel, A long prophesied Evil has emerged in the Earth Realm” – Just as the official existence of Modern Day Vampires has been introduced into the Global consciousness, the emergence of another figure, one whose coming has been long foretold in the ancient texts, usurps center stage in the media. His name is Fabian Fadi Faris Croon, and he is performing miracles around the world including material manifestations, weather manipulation, and mass healings, all witnessed by crowds of people. He is additionally touted as the most beautiful man in existence. He says he is on a mission of peace, but the vampires, and many humans, are not entirely sure. “I WILL RESTORE ORDER FROM CHAOS, “He tells them, “I WILL FEED YOU, HEAL YOU, CLOTHE YOU, AND BRING YOU PEACE-AND WHEN YOU GROW WEARY, IT IS MY VOICE YOU WILL HEAR -SINGING YOU A LULLABYE!     AmazonKU

DARKLING MIST WITCH: A DEMON WITCH NOVEL by Kat Simons

Visions of dark shadows past show Angie a terrifying future…New Mexico changed everything for witch, Angie Jordan. Now she must face the consequences. And the target on her back that came with her out of the demon realm. Survival means finding answers in the most secret records of the demon hunters. Answers that could save her life, and the life of the man she loves. But her search doesn’t go as she hopes. Instead, she finds only more questions. Questions… And a new demon threat. When allies become enemies and enemies become allies, Angie must question everything she thought she knew about herself and those around her. Saving the people she loves will mean opening herself to powers she never wanted. Powers that could kill her. Powers that can kill. And a deadly menace from the demon realms.

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A SUBTLE CHAOS: PSYCHOPOMPED BOOK TWO (HELLBOUND GODS BOOK TWO) by Alexa Piper

Being loved—Chandler knows the rhythm to the tune, but not the steps his heart should take. But as a mage and a consultant at the FIS, he is not someone to give up easily or go back on his word, and he gave that to the two immortals trying to lead his heart. Charon and Hermes have found their human, but dating one as hot as Chandler comes with its own set of challenges. While Charon understands their human wants to change the world and needs pampering, Hermes realizes they need to show how very willing they are to commit. Being divine means neither of the two has ever navigated a relationship, but that doesn’t stop them from giving it their well-meaning all. During the two gods’ attempts to please their human, Chandler finds his own past catching up to him and calling him home, a place that he has shunned for years because of the dark memories that live there. Will Chandler be able to handle two gods loving him, and will those two gods find the right way to lead their human’s heart, even when he hurts and almost falters? Being alpha gods, they will certainly try and use all their magic to succeed.

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TALES OF THE DRAGONS: FAIRYTALE MASHUPS AND SPINOFFS (TALES FROM THE MAGIC KINGDOM BOOK THREE) by Sky Sommers

VS note: Re-released short stories in one volume

How can you break a curse when the only remedy is an accidental True Love’s Kiss? They say 7 mysterious princes rule the Dragon Realm. Nobody knows for sure. Their kingdom is hidden and access is by invitation only. Headcount per prince is…more than anyone should have, they say. Scales as black as their souls, they say. “They” say quite a few things. Including about an unbreakable curse plaguing the dragon princes, none of whom can find love. But what if they could? What if accidental True Love’s Kisses could be orchestrated? Read this enchanting last instalment in the Mirrors-Shoes-Dragons short story sets and find out. The stories in this set include: To Snare a Prince – a Hans&Greta spin-off (previously in the Enchanted Forests anthology); To Find a Queen – where dark elves try to prevent Greta’s rise to queendom (previously in the Twice Upon a Name anthology)…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE WARLORD’S LADY (MAGIC AND KINGS BOOK FOUR) by Eve Langlais

Something evil is lurking in the mountains and Kormac doesn’t know how to fight an enemy that can’t be seen or touched. While a warlord hates asking for aid, he can’t allow his pride to get in the way. He requests assistance from the witch queen—in secret, of course, because magic isn’t real. Or wasn’t in his corner of the world, until now. Fionna, the witch who arrives to evaluate the situation, is unlike anyone he’s ever met. Bold. Fearless. Beautiful… He didn’t count on how much she would test his patience—and his control. As they work to squash the danger spreading from the mountains, and she impresses him with her skill and courage, he starts to wonder if she’s the lady he’s been waiting for. His mother certainly doesn’t think so, but Kormac didn’t become warlord by allowing others to make decisions for him. However, taking her as his wife will depend on them surviving the machinations of the evil entity that’s returned to take its vengeance.

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THE ORC’S SECOND SHOT AT LOVE (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale 

When Georgia Fenclan hits thirty, the Type-A barista-slash-businesswoman hopes she’s done being the bridesmaid and never the bride. The Half-Orc blonde bombshell is ready to meet someone who will woo her, win her, bed her, and wed her—but the right man doesn’t seem to exist in cozy paranormal Pine Ridge. At least, that’s what she thinks until a tall green hunk of gentlemanly goodness strolls into her coffee shop and quite literally takes her breath away. Widower Douglas Wickstaff flies in from Scotland to attend a wedding in Pine Ridge out of familial duty. The last thing he wants to do is watch a happy couple tie the knot after he had to watch his own married life unravel. When he meets Georgia Fenclan, his dormant instincts awaken, and his cold heart starts to thaw under her sunny smile and no-nonsense humor. But Douglas knows he can’t be her Mr. Right. Life has taught him that where love is concerned, he’ll always be Mr. Wrong. To guard both of their hearts, Douglas is determined to…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

I CAN’T BEAR IT (GSC IN LOVE BOOK FOUR) by Katy Manz 

Omega Polar Bear shifter and single father Peter wants a better life for his son. When his abusive ex puts them in danger, he does the only thing he can think of: They hide in their fur at the local zoo. It’s not ideal, but it will have to do, at least until he can find a way to get in contact with GSC. They are his only hope. Alpha Dragon Karl thought he was just taking another new case with the Global Shifter Council. The last thing he expects is to discover his new case involves protecting his fated mate and his adorable son. The stakes of a mission have never been higher, and Karl vows to do whatever it takes to keep them safe, even if it is the last thing he ever does.     AmazonKU

CONQUEROR (KINKAID SHIFTERS BOOK TWO) by Bianca D’Arc

A Special Operator looking to safeguard a pretty lady…Billy is a lion shifter with a weighty family name and a violent past as a Navy SEAL. Newly retired but still working odd jobs for Uncle Sam’s super Top Secret paranormal branch, he is sent to keep tabs on the granddaughter of a powerful witch. What the witch fails to mention is that her granddaughter is also half-fey, with an immense and rare magical power. A pretty lady who is a lot more than she seems…Amalie has been trying to live a normal, non-magical life away from her grandmother and the coven and all the hocus pocus. But when a sexy lion shifter comes to her door, she’s not quite sure what to do. One part of her wants to send him away, but another part wants to invite him in and keep him all to herself for a while. Evil comes to call and they must respond…together…When evil attacks, they work to defeat it, but it will take more than mortal magic to make them whole and safe again. Unexpected allies, surprising destinations and a whole lot of sizzling attraction combine. Will the whirlwind give this couple a chance at forever? Or, will it spit them out in opposite directions, never to meet again?

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PALE MOON RISES: BOOK TWO OF THE COURT by Shaye Torrel

Lorcan Jackson is a lone wolf. He lives a mostly normal life working construction, visiting his foster family and running with his wolfdog Smoke. He never thought there were others like him until the Court, and Maeve O’Gowan, swept into his life. Their arrival shakes up his entire world. And the Court’s little red Fixer has definitely caught this Wolf’s eye. Maeve O’Gowan prides herself on being fierce, capable and entanglement free. Her role in the Court as the Fae lawyer is exactly who she wants to be and she loves the family she’s made. If a certain Alpha has piqued her interest, she just needs to keep her distance. No worries. Until an unexpected bundle arrives on her doorstep and suddenly Maeve needs his help. How will she resist once she’s in close quarters with the handsome Wolf? The self-proclaimed Boss B*tch and the bossy Alpha must work together: track down a magical community, juggle their separate worlds and care for their new family. When their pasts come back to haunt them, are they brave enough to grant their own wishes? And will an unexpected threat to the Court unravel everything they’ve built?     AmazonKU

MYTHS OF THE FAEWORLDS: A COLLECTION OF FAERIE SHORT STORIES by Various

Enjoy captivating fantasy, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy stories from some of your favorite authors. Get these amazing worlds at your fingerprints for a limited time only. Death’s Heir by Thia Mackin – 
They worshipped me as a goddess, a fae Gifted with Death, and I rewarded them with life. Their emotions graced me with humanity. Now all I feel is rage at betrayal by one of my own people…By Marie Judson
Sophie is caught between worlds as the ethereal sylphs draw her into the past. Her only way back is to meld, body and soul, with the one man she can’t be with. At stake is her life’s dream…(more story details on ebook seller’s page)

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LUCKY OR KNOT (FORTUNE FAVORS THE FAE) by Eliot Grayson

Out of money and down on his luck in a city that promised him a run of both, Tony turns to the one asset he knows he can sell: his honed, toned, dangerous alpha body, which looks surprisingly good covered in glitter. Well, not sell, exactly—that’s a line Tony won’t cross. Display? Gyrate? Flex? Whatever. It pays his bills, and that’s all that matters. But one payment comes due sooner than expected, and when a slim, unearthly fae customer who can’t seem to take his gleaming eyes off of Tony’s…assets…presents him with the timely opportunity to make a little extra? Tony finds that he’s willing to cross that line after all. The golden coin Raven offers is enough to settle Tony’s debts. And the way Raven takes what Tony gives him in return is enough for Tony to wish he’d offered himself for free. But when the sun rises, Raven’s gone—along with the coin. And Tony isn’t the kind of guy to let things go. Especially not when they belong to him.     AmazonKU

GOLDFINCH (PLATED PRISONER SERIES BOOK SIX) by Raven Kennedy

One king caged my body. Another has caged my mind. War has broken out between Annwyn and Orea, though that’s not the only battle being waged. There’s a fight inside me, and it’s one I’m determined to win, no matter how much they try to strip me down and hollow me out. Yet they’ve forgotten one thing. The ancient magic of the pair bond. One can never truly be lost when two souls are already bound. Because Slade and I? We are connected by more than just fated magic, and we will always find each other. In any life. The fae king is trying to destroy me. My heritage. My memory. But what he hasn’t realized is this: gold bends, but stone breaks. And a Goldfinch does not fall. It flies.   AmazonKU     AB

WITCH UPON A STAR: TWO SHORT STORIES (BEWITCHED SEASONS BOOK THREE) by Candace Sams and Angelique Armae

Second chances don’t come around often, but thanks to a wish she made on a shooting star, bookstore owner and witch Majesty Paxton reunites with her former boyfriend. But reengaging with the past resurrects the dark magick that tore them apart five years ago. Can this beauty clear her favorite beast’s good name and reinstate him in the world of the living? Or will the secrets from five years ago overtake them both and destroy Paxton Hollow in the process? Five years ago,vampire Trevor MacDougall walked away from the woman he loved to protect her from Paxton Hollow’s High Council of Witches. Escaping to Scotland, he’s buried himself in work and is now the world’s top bestselling author. When he’s bitten by a bout of writer’s block, Trevor returns to Paxton Hollow hoping to get a glimpse of Majesty to stir his soul back to life. But seeing his former lover awakens more than just his creative nature. It brings out a hunger so strong, he may never be able to escape it. And neither will Majesty.

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NEVER KEEP (SINS OF THE ZODIAC BOOK ONE) by Caroline Peckham

The dragons are lost. The elements are at war. Enlisting isn’t optional.
And I’m falling for a man who wants me dead. I’m a wielder of hearts and summoner of corruption. Heir to nothing and born to a fool in the wrong damn month. But I’m also one of only two Fae in this divided land of hellions who might be starting to see through the lies we’ve swallowed for so long. In the year we turn twenty-one, conscripts from across the warring nations of air, fire, earth and water are sent to Never Keep – the only place in our besieged continent where our magic can be Awakened. But something is wrong inside Never Keep. Something which might extend far beyond the reaches of this desolate fortress. Within the gothic walls of this frigid castle in the snow, we’re left to hold our own against the brutal Fae from the opposing lands. The Reapers are merciless. The Royals are lying. The Werewolves run rampant and Vampires roam the wastelands in bloodthirsty covens. But even though death lurks in every shadow of the Keep, it’s the least of my worries.
I’m delving into secrets the stars don’t want me uncovering, making alliances with Fae born to be my enemy, falling for a sinner while promising my heart to a different heathen and somewhere amid it all, I’m supposed to win a war. I thought the only thing I had to do was survive my magical instruction. Turns out, fate doesn’t favour the wicked.     AmazonKU     AB

RHUBARB 2 GO by  JP Sayle and Sue Brown

VS note: Author states series should be read in order.

Life in Valentine Growville is more exciting than Burke, a mini bull, expects when he comes face to face with Ricky. Now he’s on a mission, and he wants to entice Ricky with his pole climbing skills—only he’s a bull. Ricky is hot and bothered by Burke, but only has experience with ‘rhubarbs’. He uses his pole dancing skills to entice his fluffy eared mate. Now he has Burke where he wants him, but the fun is only just beginning as a stalk and a bull figure out their own mating ritual. However, danger continues to stalk the town. Are the monsters roaring up the wrong pole?

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SCHMOOZED BY THE ORC by Veronika Kane

I hate my greedy stepfather and his multi-million dollar company, but I’m so close to being out from under his thumb. All I have to do is visit this tiny town no-one’s heard of and sign over a piece of property to one of his cronies, and I’ll finally get access to my inheritance. But when I arrive in Eastshore Isle, I realize it’s not going to be that easy. Because this place might be small, but it’s also warm, friendly, and totally desperate to keep me from selling the historic district to that developer. So desperate, in fact, that they’ve assigned an escort to schmooze me: A tall, charming, and utterly gorgeous orc, who just happens to be the internet celebrity I’ve been crushing on for a year. Thebes doesn’t realize that I don’t need champagne, fine dining, and fast cars to sway my resolve; all it takes is his love. But when my stepfather figures out what’s going on in Eastshore Isle, I’m never going to get my independence, am I?     AmazonKU

RUNES AND RAVENS (FAMILIAR SPIRITS BOOK FIVE) by Christine Pope

Charity Hughes, owner of Full Moon Apothecary, is ready for Salem’s busiest season. But her broken heart isn’t the only thing haunting her. When confronted by a raven familiar who communicates only through mysterious rune stones, Charity must untangle the bird’s bizarre behavior while juggling the demands of tourist season. The stakes rise when paranormal researcher Eunice Bartlett is found murdered behind Charity’s shop. Charmed by the invitation of Eunice’s rival, Dr. Nathan Grimes, to the Halloween masquerade ball, Charity agrees to be his date. But the enchantment fades when she encounters her ex, veterinarian Noah Jenkins, stirring up unresolved feelings. As the murder investigation ensnares an innocent man, Charity’s intuition screams that something is amiss. With the raven’s frantic clues and her own Tarot cards as her guide, she races to unravel a web of secrets and lies…before the real killer disappears forever.

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WHISKEY, THIEVES AND BASTARDS (NEW EDEN ASYLUM BOOK TWO) by JB Trepagnier

I can barely handle the truth about what Athena really did to me. I don’t even have time to process it really. Hannibal is on the warpath after we destroyed his Asylum. Father Nathan leaked the documents Pax and Cas stole. Everyone knows Hannibal is the leader of a culty hate group. He’s doing damage control now and that makes him dangerous. He’s got friends in politics, military, and law enforcement. They’ll all be looking for us. We have to bring a stupid fake blue priest down before we can bring the real enemy down. I don’t know how to fight angels.   AmazonKU

GHOSTRIDDEN by E J Russell

When ghostwriter Maz Amani inherits a house from an uncle he’s never heard of, he offers heartfelt thanks to the universe, packs up his car, his cat, and his skepticism about mysterious uncles leaving all their worldly goods to unknown nephews, and high-tails it to a small town halfway to the Oregon coast. Anything would be better than week after week of couch surfing his way around Portland. Even if the alleged house is a rundown shack ridden with termites, spiders, and—shudder—rats, he’ll deal. Because hey, he owns a house! And when his legacy turns out to be a pristine Queen Anne beauty with nary a termite, spider, or rat in sight, he’s ready to stand the universe unlimited vodka shots. Except not so fast. Because instead, his house is ridden with something a little more on-brand for a place called Ghost.     AmazonKU

CLAWS AND CONTROLLERS (THE MATCHMAKER’S BOOK CLUB FOUR) by Milly Taiden

Elliot “Ellie” Madden, a 31-year-old visionary game developer, is more adept at navigating virtual worlds than the complexities of love. She’s perfectly content with her solo life… until a fiercely competitive and devastatingly handsome tiger shifter challenges her to a duel that stirs more than just her gamer spirit. Zyan Ashford, CEO of a leading gaming empire and a powerful tiger shifter, is equally uninterested in romance—despite his family’s gentle prods towards finding a mate. However, his encounter with the sharp-witted and alluring Ellie at a gaming convention sparks a fiery attraction he can’t deny. As their professional competition blossoms into a steamy, secretive romance, danger looms. When Ellie becomes the target of corporate espionage, Zy’s protective instincts surge to the forefront. He must balance his fierce desire to protect her with finding out who’s behind the stolen code, all while a sinister threat tries to tear apart their newly forged bond.    AmazonKU

SASSY EMBRACE by Milly Taiden

laude is assigned to work with a wolf shifter on the reopening of the vampire club, Embrace. He understands his cousin’s insistence that they work on patching up wolf and vampire relations, but he’s never been very comfortable around the shifters. That is, until he meets Leigh, and all of his thoughts on the matter change. Leigh is one of the Wolfe family’s most trusted pack members, running several of the family’s bars and clubs. Beloved by the community, but also spending years keeping vampires out of their establishments, it’s not easy when she’s assigned to work with a vampire. It’s especially not easy with her wolf howling inside her that the vampire is her mate! Claude and Leigh have their work cut out for them. Not only do they need to convince their community that a vampire bar that allows shifters in is a good thing. But they also need to believe that they can have a future together, despite a world that tells them their love is wrong.     AmazonKU

STOLEN BY THE DEVIL: FATED TO MY CAPTOR by Annee Jones

Drago “Devil” Barone: Running the Barone clan is in my blood. Being ruthless is part of my nature. I have no mercy for those who cross me. Until I meet her. Angela “Angel” Rossi. She is as light and angelic as her name makes her sound. She is the perfect person to be nanny to my two children. Kidnapping her isn’t even in the top ten of the worst things I’ve ever done, but falling in love with her might be. When my demons collide with her light, will either of us survive the fall out? Angela “Angel” Rossi: My mother always told me I was destined for great things. That I was an angel meant to bring light into the world. I never believed a word she said. Until I meet him. Drago “Devil” Barone. He’s the merciless leader of the Barone clan and the one person you never want on your doorstep. Unfortunately for me, my mother happens to owe him a lot of money and since she has none, he’s decided I’m his payment. I never wanted to be caught in a demon’s lair, but when I meet his children, I find myself not wanting to leave. Can the light I’ve always carried in my heart save his darkened soul or will he drag me down into the pits of hell with him?     AmazonKU

TWISTED FATES: TALES FROM THE TAROT by Adam J Ridley

In a world where the Wheel of Fortune spins their destinies, two souls collide in a whirlwind of magic and desire. Damian, an ordinary taxi driver, is thrust into an extraordinary fate when a mysterious ring transforms him into a legacy wizard, bound to the eternal struggle between light and darkness. Owen, a young lawyer, is drawn into Damian’s world as he untangles the legacy left by Damon’s predecessor. When their paths intertwine, a dangerous attraction ignites, threatening to unravel the delicate balance Damian must uphold. With newfound powers at his command, can Damian protect Owen or will all hope for love and balance be lost to the darkness?   AmazonKU

DEAREST by Jacquie Walters

VS Note: Horror/Suspense/Ghost

Flora is a new mom enamored of her baby girl, Iris, who has arrived a few weeks early. But with her husband still deployed, Flora must navigate the newborn stage alone. As the sleepless nights pass in the loneliness of their half-empty home, the edges of her reality begin to blur. Just as Flora becomes convinced she is losing her mind, a surprising guest shows up to help: Flora’s own mother, to whom she hasn’t spoken in years. Can they mend their fraught relationship? Or is there more that Flora’s mother isn’t telling her about the events that led to their estrangement? As stranger and scarier events unfold, Flora begins to fear that her mother’s secrets have allowed something truly evil to enter her home. She must decide: is her hold on reality slipping dangerously away? Or is she, in fact, the only thing standing between a terrifying visitor and her baby?

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A FIRE IN THE SKY: A NOVEL by Sophie Jordan

Dragons are extinct. Witches are outcast. Magic is dying. But human lust for power is immortal. Dragon fire no longer blisters the skies over Penterra, but inside the lavish palace, life is still perilous…especially for Tamsyn. Raised in the glittering court alongside the princesses, it’s her duty to be punished for their misdeeds. Treated as part of the royal family but also as the lowliest servant, Tamsyn fits nowhere. Her only friend is Stig, Captain of the Guard…though sometimes she thinks he wants more than friendship. When Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands, descends on her home, Tamsyn’s world becomes even more dangerous. To save the pampered princesses from a fate worse than death, she is commanded to don a veil and marry the brutal warrior. She agrees to the deception even though it means leaving Stig, and the only life she’s ever known, behind. The wedding night begins with unexpected passion—and ends in near violence when her trickery is exposed. Rather than start a war, Fell accepts Tamsyn as his bride…but can he accept the dark secrets she harbors—secrets buried so deep even she doesn’t know they exist? For Tamsyn is more than a royal whipping girl, more than the false wife of a man who now sees her as his enemy. And when those secrets emerge, they will ignite a flame bright enough to burn the entire kingdom to the bone.  Magic is not dead…it is only sleeping. And it will take one ordinary girl with an extraordinary destiny to awaken it.

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IN THE GARDEN OF MONSTERS: A NOVEL by Crystal King

Italy, 1948 – Julia Lombardi is a mystery even to herself. The beautiful model can’t remember where she’s from, where she’s been or how she came to live in Rome. When she receives an offer to accompany celebrated eccentric artist Salvador Dalí to the Sacro Bosco—Italy’s Garden of Monsters—as his muse, she’s strangely compelled to accept. It could be a chance to unlock the truth about her past…Shrouded in shadow, the garden full of giant statues that sometimes seem alive is far from welcoming. Still, from the moment of their arrival at the palazzo, Julia is inexplicably drawn to their darkly enigmatic host, Ignazio. He’s alluring yet terrifying—and he seems to know her. Posing for Dalí as the goddess Persephone, Julia finds the work to be perplexing, particularly as Dalí descends deeper into his fanaticism. To him, she is Persephone, and he insists she must eat pomegranate seeds to rejoin her king. Between Dalí’s fevered persistence, Ignazio’s uncanny familiarity and the agonizing whispered warnings that echo through the garden, Julia is soon on the verge of unraveling. And she begins to wonder if she’s truly the mythical queen of the Underworld.

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ONCE UPON A DANCE CLUB WISH (CITY WISHES AND ENCHANTED DREAMS BOOK ONE) by Jessica L Subject

After several failed relationships, Nelson Connor yearns for a long-term boyfriend who will one day become his husband. Sure he won’t find anything more than a one-night stand at the dance club his friend dragged him to, Nelson makes his wish as he leaves. But he doesn’t expect to step out of the club into a meadow far from the city. And he definitely doesn’t expect to meet a smexy man who claims to be a turtle shifter wanting to take him into the “Enchanted Forest” to meet his fated mate. It all seems so unreal, but with no place of his own and no job due to corporate downsizing, Nelson doesn’t have anything promising to go back to. He decides to follow the turtle shifter into the forest. Did Nelson finally find the happy ending he’s looking for? Or will he try to escape back to his world when he learns the conditions of staying in the Enchanted Forest?     AmazonKU

THE MIDNIGHT CLUB by Margot Harrison

It’s been twenty-five years since The Midnight Club last convened. A tight-knit group of college friends bonded by late nights at the campus literary magazine, they’re also bonded by something darker: the death of their brilliant friend Jennet junior year. But now, decades later, a mysterious invitation has pulled them back to the pine-shrouded Vermont town where it all began. As the estranged friends gather for a weeklong campus reunion, they soon learn that their host has an ulterior motive: she wants them to uncover the truth about the night Jennet died, and she’s provided them with an extraordinary method—a secret substance that helps them not only remember but relive the past. But each one of the friends has something to hide. And the more they question each other, the deeper they dive into their own memories, the more they understand that nothing they thought they knew about their college years, and that fateful night, is true.

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THE NAMING SONG by Jedediah Berry

There’s nothing more dangerous than an unnamed thing – When the words went away, the world changed. All meaning was lost, and every border fell. Monsters slipped from dreams to haunt the waking while ghosts wandered the land in futile reveries. Only with the rise of the committees of the named—Maps, Ghosts, Dreams, and Names—could the people stand against the terrors of the nameless wilds. They built borders around their world and within their minds, shackled ghosts and hunted monsters, and went to war against the unknown. For one unnamed courier of the Names Committee, the task of delivering new words preserves her place in a world that fears her. But after a series of monstrous attacks on the named, she is forced to flee her committee and seek her long-lost sister. Accompanied by a patchwork ghost, a fretful monster, and a nameless animal who prowls the shadows, her search for the truth of her past opens the door to a revolutionary future—for the words she carries will reshape the world.

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DARK AWAKENING: HIDDEN CURRENTS (THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 87) by I T Lucas

As Ell-rom’s latent abilities resurface, he confronts an unexpected nemesis – himself. Haunted by emerging memories that paint him as the monster everyone feared, he grapples with a visceral aversion that threatens not only his relationship with Jasmine but her transition into immortality as well. With his sister still comatose, Ell-rom must conquer his inner demons on his own and secure their future.     AmazonKU

SAPLING CAGE: A NOVEL (DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPTY THRONE BOOK ONE) by Margaret Killjoy

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.

Lorel has always dreamed of becoming a witch: learning magic, fighting monsters, and exploring the world beyond the small town where she and her mother run the stables. Even though a strange plague is killing the trees in the Kingdom of Cekon and witches are being blamed for it, Lorel wants nothing more than to join them. There’s only one problem: all witches are women, and she was born a boy. When the coven comes to claim her best friend, Lorel disguises herself in a dress and joins in her friend’s place, leaving home and her old self behind. She soon discovers the dark powers threatening the kingdom: a magical blight scars the land, and the power-mad Duchess Helte is crushing everything between her and the crown. In spite of these dangers, Lorel makes friends and begins learning magic from the powerful witches in her coven. However, she fears that her new friends and mentors will find out her secret and kick her out of the coven, or worse.

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THE VAMPIRE’S BRIDE (OF FATE AND NIGHT BOOK ONE) by Jessica Grayson

Everyone fears the Vampires of Morrowynd—night bound and bloodthirsty creatures only spoken of in scared and hushed whispers…
To save my life, my parents promise me to one as his blood wife. When I’m wed to the Vampire Lord Valaric Greyvale I brace myself, expecting only cruelty and indifference. But Lord Greyvale is far from what I expected, and I find myself drawn to him in ways I do not fully understand. He claims I’m his Fated One—his Ashaya. Despite what I feel, I’m hesitant to trust him. My husband carries a dark secret, and I am determined to find out what it is. Now I find myself wondering: What does it mean to be the Bride of a Vampire?     AmazonKU

THE VILLAGE LIBRARY DEMON-HUNTING SOCIETY by C M Waggoner

Librarian Sherry Pinkwhistle keeps finding bodies—and solving murders. But she’s concerned by just how many killers she’s had to track down in her quaint village. None of her neighbors seem surprised by the rising body count…but Sherry is becoming convinced that whatever has been causing these deaths is unnatural. When someone close to Sherry ends up dead, and her cat, Lord Thomas Crowell, becomes possessed by what seems to be an ancient demon, Sherry begins to think she’s going to need to become an exorcist as well as an amateur sleuth. With the help of her town’s new priest, and an assortment of friends who dub themselves the “Demon-Hunting Society,” Sherry will have to solve the murder and get rid of a demon. This riotous mix of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Murder, She Wrote is a lesson for demons and murderers alike: Never mess with a librarian.

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FAERIES NEVER LIE: TALES TO REVEL IN (UNTOLD LEGENDS BOOK THREE) by Various

There’s something to be said for starting your first day in faerie boarding school, for chasing a faerie through Chang’an during the Tang Dynasty, for searching for the missing part of your throuple who may have run away with a faerie prince, for descending into madness after spending countless nights plagued by the same faerie dream—and much more.
Fly into this revelry filled with tricksters, lovers, monsters, and the like, in this exciting collection for those who love faeries and those who are experiencing them for the first time!

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THIS FATAL KISS by Alicia Jasinska

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy Romance.

Cursed to haunt the river running through the magical spa town where she drowned, Gisela is a water nymph who dreams of returning to the living world and the family she left behind. All it takes to regain her humanity is a kiss from a mortal…but everyone sees her as a monster.
And then there’s Kazik, the brooding, interfering, spirit-hunting grandson of a local witch. He’s determined to rid the world of unholy creatures like Gisela. After Kazik botches Gisela’s exorcism, she strikes up a deal. She won’t tell the other spirits that he’s losing his magic, if he agrees to play matchmaker and helps her get a kiss. But Gisela’s plan goes awry when Kazik also falls for the devilishly handsome young man that she sets her heart on—someone who could be linked to Gisela’s troubled past.

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LAVENDER SMOKE (CELESTIAL BONDS BOOK ONE) by Kayla Darkwood

VS Note: Also listed in Erotica.

Cordelia Halloway is a witch with a penchant for all things lavender. For years, she dreamed of a life of peace and happiness, filled with the wondrous magic of nature. But when a handsome wolf shifter suddenly weaves his way into her life, she’s thrown out of the bubble of normalcy she’s managed to construct. Thane’s presence threatens to change the orbit of her world, and Cordelia finds herself breathless in his wake. Grappling with a fate bound to her by the Celestials is no small feat when her deepest desire has always been freedom. Especially when her mother digs her claws back in, trying to force Cordelia to take up her position as heir to the Halloway Coven. But Cordelia wants nothing to do with the dark magic that dwells in the family she left behind. And when Lydia gets hold of a wild magic that Cordelia has never seen, Cordelia is pulled back under her reign of terror. Meanwhile, Thane struggles to come to terms with his own trauma and years of self-isolation. But when other wolves start going missing, he can’t help but try to track down those responsible. If only to find justice for the ones who were taken from him. Cordelia and Thane need to put together the pieces of their own tangled story while trying to free themselves from the shackles of their pasts. But the threads of their bond become irreversibly tangled, and they find themselves at a doorway that leads to their greatest desires. But they will have to endure their deepest fears, first.   AmazonKU

SHIFTERS OF BLACK FOREST RIDGE BOOK FOUR: EMMETT by Sedona Venez

My fated mate is a hybrid witch/demon. Despite her being hated and feared among my kind, I’ll stop at nothing to protect her. Yet if she doesn’t accept our mated bond, I’ll go feral like every unmated male who haunts Black Forest Ridge. Forcibly removed from the life she once knew, she eagerly seized the life-changing opportunity before her. I like to think I had something to do with that. The instant our stares locked, I knew she was mine. Mine to love. Mine to treasure. Mine to protect. As the last of her bloodline, she is destined to become the savior of all supernatural kind. Unfortunately, her demon father seeks not only to destroy her but also to use her powers to unleash hell on Earth. Countless obstacles threaten our relationship, yet I’m more determined than ever to prove myself worthy of her love. Driven by my primal urge to claim and protect my mate, I vow to keep her safe at any cost. Now, she needs me more than ever. The stakes are detrimental as she struggles to choose between using her powers for good… or evil. Can I help my mate master her magic and accept her fate? Or will her chosen path cause me to be consumed by madness?

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GHOST SHIP’S DARK SPELL (WITCH AND DEMON HUNTER BOOK FOUR) by Leigh Ann Edwards

The corporate culture at the agency for Locating and Assessing Magical Beings has deteriorated into suspicion and mistrust. When the life of top agent Fiona Maguire is threatened, her partner and secret lover, half-demon Lorcan Wright, convinces her to seek refuge in a time and place hidden from their enemies. A beach vacation visiting family in the late eighteenth century is just the ticket—until one night Fiona sees a ghost ship sailing under a dark spell. When its vengeful captain beckons her, she insists on conducting an unsanctioned investigation, despite Lorcan’s fears. With the help of Lorcan’s former pirate brother Faolan and his wife Angelique, a transcendent water witch, they learn the ghost ship’s captain is targeting Fiona—because of Lorcan. Secrets from the past arise to complicate the mission, while in the present, the in-fighting at LAMB turns deadly. Enemies are everywhere, allies are scarce, and it seems their love is to blame. Will the fierce, ghostly captain drag them all to the dark depths to join his spectral crew? Or will Fiona and Lorcan’s hard earned love weather the supernatural storm?

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HIS MATE BY VENGEANCE: MM MAFIA SHIFTER PNR (LUNETTI PACK BOOK ONE) by Mel Aitchess

Angelo is a protector—head of the Lunetti Pack’s security. He walks a delicate line avoiding the darker side of his mafia shifter pack’s business, but there’s no grey area in his hatred of vampires. Not after what they did to his family. When his Alpha orders him to keep one safe, it takes everything in him to obey. So, why is his wolf so intoxicated by the sassy vampire assassin’s scent permeating the safe house? And did there have to be only one damn bed? Vin doesn’t know who’s trying to frame him for the bombing targeting the head of the local vampire coven, but he’s got the skills and ruthlessness to figure it out. When he called in a favour for somewhere to lay low, he hadn’t intended it to come equipped with a wolf shifter bodyguard, but he isn’t complaining. Angelo is as easy on the eyes as he is to rile up. Seduction is a game and Vin’s always loved a challenge. Until Angelo does something no one ever has before. He cares. Now, all bets are off. Angelo is his.     AmazonKU

BLOOD OF DRAGONS (DEATH SERIES BOOK TWO) by Penelope Barsetti

The Death King betrayed me—so I did the same to him. My time in Talon’s captivity has complicated my feelings. He’s more than a monster that conquered innocent people for his own means. He carries a lethal wound no one can see, a justification for his cruelty. But I have wounds too—wounds that he caused. My entire miserable existence is because of him—a cruelty he will never understand even though he should understand it most. Inferno, the powerful red dragon that’s fused his soul with mine, and I have agreed that the Death King must be exiled. We travel north to Riviana Star, the forest home of the elves and my father’s brother, Ezra. I assumed I would be welcomed with open arms—but I’m treated with only suspicion by Queen Eldinar. She grants me asylum in her forest because I’ve agreed to be their ally against the Death King— but begrudgingly. Even when I’m in the presence of the elves, I drown in solitude. I’m the only one of my kind besides my uncle, but his reception of me isn’t warm like I hoped. Commander Luxe takes an interest in me, but my heart still yearns for a man it should hate. And that’s when he appears—The Death King—in Riviana Star. But not in the flesh. The Death King is far more powerful than I ever imagined—and I’ve made him my greatest enemy.     AmazonKU

WOLF’S ARRANGED MATE (STARDUST HOLLOW WOLVES BOOK 10) by Lyra Atlas

I’m supposed to enter an arranged marriage with the wolf I hate. I volunteered to be a wolf bride, to strengthen pack alliances and keep my cousin safe. They didn’t tell me my new husband is an arrogant player and 11 years older than me. Neither did they tell me that he’d take my innocence and impregnate me…I walk down the aisle with dread in my stomach. I try not to look at how hot he looks in his suit. I try not to hear how he asks mockingly if I’m willing to meet his needs. But most of all, I try not to think about the public mating ritual I’ll be subjected to. We get caught in a storm, and I have no choice but to sleep close to him. He gives me his body heat to keep me warm and touch me. When I shiver, he teases that he can make me feel better and leaves me exhausted. When my tummy grows, he gets overprotective and obsessively follows me around. Can this arranged marriage grow into a little family?   AmazonKU

RELENTLESS (SILVER BULLET SECURITY BOOK ONE) by Moira Kane

Taking a job at Silver Bullet Security was supposed to give Abby a fresh start, not throw her in the middle of a secret shifter military drama. One minute Abby was planning a family and applying for her dream job, the next she was divorced, devastated, and homeless. She hadn’t expected her life to take such a downward turn any more than she expected to be driving across the country to take a secretary position at a shifter security firm in Seattle. Rebuilding her self-esteem while living out of her car is hard. Finding her confidence in a fast-paced, high-stakes job with her grumpy, human-hating, tech genius boss breathing down her neck is even harder. Good thing Abby doesn’t give up easily. Chasing ghosts is a dangerous game, one that might cost Gage more than he can afford to lose. It’s been five years since …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

BANJO (HOT NIGHTS IN THE BIG EASY) by TL Travis

VS Note: Seems to be more of a short story.

Life for Kenny Somerton had just begun. Recent college graduate who snagged his dream job and had been sent to attend a business meeting in New Orleans. A place at the top of his bucket list. What was even more fortuitous was this year his birthday fell during Mardi Gras. How could he not fly in a few days early to celebrate? The streets were packed, and the bars filled to the brim. It took forever to get through the line to get a drink, and by sheer luck, he snagged a barstool at the same time. Ah, now he could relax and listen to the band play. Their sound was so surreal, so alluring, and Kenny swayed to the music. Shadow Wraith. The name ghosted through the air and there he was. Banjo. An unforgettable first time. Though one sultry night was not enough with Mister Right.     AmazonKU

MY FATED ORC HERO (FABLEWOOD MONSTER MATES BOOK ONE) by Leela Ash

Working on the collections at my Great Aunt Charlotte’s estate is a dream come true, but I never could have imagined it would lead me to a hidden magical village full of monsters…Thokk’s all brawn, tusks, and secret soft spots. He’s risking everything to protect me from his own people. But the real danger? The way my heart races when he’s near.
It’s crazy, impossible, forbidden – but I can’t seem to get enough of him. Now I’m uncovering secrets that could change everything. About this world, about us. And I’m starting to think I don’t want to go home. I may have come here by accident, but leaving would break my heart. Fablewood is full of magic, danger, and possibility. Now if we can just prevent the townsfolk and elders from killing me, we might just have a real chance at love. Who knew my happily ever after might just involve, green skin and tusks?     AmazonKU

AMBER GAMBLER (THE BODY SHOP BOOK TWO) by Hailey Edwards

The other family business at The Body Shop is slow after word gets out that Frankie had clients die—cease to exist?—on her watch. Considering they were dead to begin with, she understands why the news shook the spirit community’s faith in her, but it’s a hard hit to her bottom line.
When a spirit appears in her office, ready to sign a contract, she’s eager to please. Until she learns why he wants to hire her. He heard about her clients’ deaths, yes, but he also learned Frankie was instrumental in bringing their killer to justice. The spirit’s human granddaughter has gone missing, and he wants Frankie to find her before it’s too late. Frankie’s no detective, but her schedule is wide open. The job is to save the girl, but with so many gods and monsters prowling the streets of Thunderbolt these days, she’ll be lucky if she can save herself.   AmazonKU

THE WEREWOLF HUNTER AND THE APPRENTICE (CHRONICLES OF GHOST BOOK TWO) by Shari L Tapscott and Jake Andrews

At twenty-four years old, Catriona Mason is the youngest trainer in GHOST’s thirty-year history. She’s never met a monster she couldn’t kill, nor a challenge she couldn’t overcome…until the guild president’s wayward son walked into her training room eighteen months ago. Lord Felix Cunningham is handsome and charming, with a cheerful nature and a perpetual smile. But he’s also stubborn, unmotivated, and refuses to apply himself to his training. He can’t shoot. He can’t fight. And goodness help his master hunter if he ever gets assigned to one as an apprentice. But by some miracle, he does get assigned as an apprentice—to Catriona. And their first assignment isn’t a simple one. The pair finds themselves charged with locating a werewolf that’s integrated itself into the warm and welcoming hamlet of Braunwin—and they have to pretend to be married to do it…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

THE BONE DOCTOR: HOT NIGHTS IN THE BIG EASY by D K Sutton

When an awkward naked man with amnesia shows up at my door, I have the usual theories: alien, time-traveling assassin, lost tourist who partied too hard the night before. This is New Orleans, so my money is on the last one. What doesn’t make the list? A dinosaur shifter. But there’s no time to dwell because something is chasing us. And Killian—not his real name, but Sexy Beast is a little too on the nose—is willing to take on the world for me. Which is a nice change since I’m usually to blame for everything. Just ask my mother or the New Orleans Police Department. As we run for our lives and investigate a murder somehow connected to me, Killian’s memory returns. Turns out, time traveling assassin isn’t that far off. Now I’m hiding out with a gorgeous beast of a man who may or may not want to kill me. And there’s only one bed. Is this my worst nightmare or a fantasy come true?     AmazonKU

KISSED BY THE SUN (BOUND BY THE VEIL BOOK THREE) by Helen Scott

I survived being thrown into the veil that should’ve killed me. I managed to live through the even more dangerous trip to the capital. Just when I thought I’d found somewhere I could belong, my whole world shifts. Again. Trouble has plagued my every step, and the biggest cause of it all? The man I’d foolishly given my heart to. Thorn. By fae law we were forbidden from being together, but what happens when they realize that our souls have bonded? Not only do I have to figure out how to get rid of this damn bond under penalty of death, but now I have to learn how to wield the sacred moon blades and banish the blight from the fae lands. Only the blight isn’t what it seems, and it’s looking for me too.   AmazonKU

DARK KING (DRAGONBORNE KINGS BOOK FOUR) by Sara Fields

VS Note: Mixed ratings. Previous books in the series have pretty good ratings/reviews.

The dragon king took me as his captive. He kept me as his mate. For years I’ve lived on the streets, stealing to survive, not knowing that one day the most powerful dragon in all the realms would come for me and carry me off to his world. I tried to run. Then I tried to fight. But as the dark king tore my clothes off and spanked me into shameful surrender right there in his throne room, he made it known I’m not just his prisoner. I’m his mate. But as he tames my…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

TAINTED SOULS (ANGELIC ACADEMY BOOK FOUR) by Alisha Williams

Zed is dead. I watched him die in my arms. But I refuse to let this be the end. My father has the power to bring him back. And if he refuses to, I’ll go into the pit of souls and get him out myself. I’m warned that if I do this, that he won’t be the same. That there’s no guarantee that what I pull out of the pit will be my Zed. I’m too stricken with grief to care. Zed would move heaven and hell to get to me, and I plan on doing the same thing. If Zed doesn’t remember me and the love we shared, I’ll make him. I’m going to do everything in my power to get my mate back. Even if it kills me. So it looks like the next stop is hell. Bring it on.     AmazonKU

AIRS ABOVE THE GROUND: CARNIVAL OF MYSTERIES by Rachel Langella

As a member of the Flying Galliers in the Carnival of Mysteries, Mario Gallier has remained an eternally young and carefree teenager for over a hundred years. When the Carnival stops for a time on a magic-sparse world, Mario finally meets a man for whom he wants to grow up. Unfortunately aging takes time, and the Carnival doesn’t linger anywhere for long.

Ilya Mirov was part of the greatest aerial straps duo in the world, but after losing his husband and partner Derek to cancer, he retired from performing to take a role as coach for the next great Circo Del Artes show, Capriccio. Yet men who are strong enough for the demands of the aerial straps are few and far between, and Ilya despairs of finding anyone who can handle his choreography. Fate — and the Carnival — bring Mario back to Ilya’s world and to Circo Del Artes. Ilya is blown away by Mario’s talent and offers him a job. Elated, Mario believes he’ll have the chance to make Ilya see him as a man, not a child, and win Ilya’s heart at last. Yet overcoming Ilya’s grief is only one hurdle in Mario’s way. Someone is preying on Circo’s paranormals…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

STARLIGHT MATES (THE NEXUS SERIES BOOK ONE) by G Bailey

I grew up knowing three important facts. One, my parents hated Nexus shifters. Two, I was taught everyone should be scared of me, and they should be. Three, I’m a monster. I’m a Nexus, a powerful shifter bonded to five other souls…only I rejected them all at the mating ceremony and ran away with my parents when I was fifteen. After five years on the run, I’ve finally been found. My Nexus mates dragged me back to the biggest pack community in the mountains of Scotland, making sure I follow each of their rules and never letting me out of their sight while they torment me for breaking the bond. Onyx, with his charming smiles and pretty suits, hides the true alpha lurking within. Aleksander, with his unforgettable hazel eyes and deadly secrets, wants to ruin me. The twins, Hollis and Rhodes, who capture ladies’ hearts like it’s an art form. One wants to break mine in the name of revenge. And finally, Finnegan. He is the biggest threat to the Nexus shifter race, and he hates me the most.  They are dangerous alpha shifters who have powers from the Wolf Gods, and I’m the reject who broke their hearts, tore out the bond between us, and left them alone. Every moment I spend with them is dangerous…They don’t know the monster lurking under my skin, begging to come out to play. If they keep pushing…it won’t be stopped. Then there will be nothing left.     AmazonKU

THE ISLAND GOD (UNHOLY ISLAND BOOK THREE) by  Sarah Painter

Mysterious, magical, and a little bit deadly… Welcome to Unholy Island. 
The close-knit community on Unholy Island is protected by ethereal wards, keeping the unusual residents and their secrets safe from prying eyes. But the island is more than a sanctuary for the magically-inclined and the not-quite-human, and when the mayor goes missing, the ramifications threaten the whole world.

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SURGE OF FIRE (DRAGON BONDS BOOK ONE) by Lacey Carter Andersen

When dragons are reborn into the world, the one thing driving them is their desire to claim me. Dragons shouldn’t exist. Being a science major, I know the difference between facts and fantasy, but that doesn’t change the fact that dragons have awakened into the world, and my scent is driving them crazy. Because, get this, I’m a female dragon. And the male dragons aren’t the only ones burning with heat. Now, I’m on the run, with my two male best friends trying to save me, a sexy dragon trying to protect me, and an evil dragon on my tail. Can I find my best friends and find a way to be safe in this new world? Or will I go down in flames?   AmazonKU

THE COWBOY AND THE DEMON: MIDNIGHT RODEO BOOK 18 by Julia Talbot

Demon businessman Phillip Darque and his mate, vampire cowboy Cody Knight, have been estranged for decades. Phillip stayed at the corporate offices, while Cody ran the day to day business of the Midnight Rodeo. But when Cody is kidnapped as part of a family coup in the Darque demon clan, Phillip decides he’s had enough of them being apart. No one is allowed to hurt his mate, especially not his worthless, politically motivated uncle. When Cody is kidnapped, he knows he’s going to die, and he regrets the stubborness that has kept him apart from Phillip all these years. Phillip has something his uncle wants, and Cody knows he’s just means to an end. But then Phillip comes to his rescue, saving him from final death. Can Darque and Knight become a team once more and conquer not only their enemies but their personal demons as well?   AmazonKU

HONEY AND HEXES: MYSTERY OF MERI (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 24) by Sara Bourgeois

Kinsley’s life is turned upside down when a local bakery owner is found dead, and her vampire ex-boyfriend, Azriel, returns to Coventry with rumors that threaten to tear her family apart. As Kinsley digs deeper into the murder, she discovers that the baker had a secret past and a long list of enemies. But with Azriel back in town, Kinsley’s got more than just a killer to worry about. Rumors are swirling that her daughter, Laney, might be Azriel’s child, and Kinsley’s husband, Thorn, is not happy about the vampire’s sudden reappearance. With the help of her sassy familiar, Meri, and her own witchy wits, Kinsley must navigate a tangled web of secrets, lies, and hexes to catch the killer and put an end to the rumors threatening to destroy her family. But as strange occurrences begin to pile up around Coventry, Kinsley starts to wonder if Azriel’s return is somehow connected to the murder. Can she solve the case, protect her loved ones, and prove once and for all that Laney is Thorn’s daughter? Or will the killer’s hexes and Azriel’s exes spell disaster for everyone Kinsley holds dear?     AmazonKU

BLOOD AND MAGIC (GODDESS WITH A BLADE BOOK EIGHT) by Lauren Dane

Rowan Summerwaite is many things. She knows how to land a punch but has learned there’s more than one way to solve a problem. She was once a loner, but the family she’s made over the years—including her husband, Clive,the Vampire Scion of North America—mean more to her than she could have ever imagined. And, with the gifts bestowed upon her from the Goddess Brigid growing stronger with every passing moment, she’s more powerful than ever before. It’s a good thing, too, because she’ll need every bit of her wits, her family, and her emerging powers as she confronts a new threat facing the Conclave of witches and the Vampire Nation. A threat that will pit Rowan and her friends against the most powerful—and dangerous—families within the magical Senate. While Rowan Summerwaite may be many things, trusting is not usually one of them. But that’s exactly what she’ll need to do—trust others and, most of all, trust herself—to keep those she loves safe from harm one more time.

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PROMISED TO THE ALPHAS (DAWN OF THE ALPHAS BOOK TWO) by Layla Sparks

My family decides it’s time to match me up to a pack- as if I’m going to take them seriously. But when they invite the Crawford Pack over for dinner, I can hardly concentrate on them. Because the rancher, Jasper, is watching my every move and he secretly wants me for himself. That very same night, Jasper confesses his feelings and it’s a dream come true when we run off together. Until the day I go into heat and I realize that maybe I need a pack when he can’t satisfy me on his own. Desperate and delirious with pain, I run out into the streets to find an alpha to knot me. And my promised pack is waiting eagerly for me…But in the midst of the chaos with Jasper and the pack fighting over me- an outsider alpha, Marrok, is waiting and watching. And he believes he’s the right alpha for me.      AmazonKU

GHOST MOTEL (HAUNTED SOULS BOOK 21) by Pandora Pine

Wanting to spend one last summer weekend with his family, Detective Jude Byrne books them into a four star hotel on Maine’s beautiful rocky coast. Unfortunately, when Jude arrives, he finds the name of the hotel is Four Star and the motel itself looks the same as it did when it opened in 1976. It’s a dump and no one wants to stay the night, especially after the owner tells them its haunted by Cyrus Longfellow; a notorious playboy who was found robbed and murdered in his room back in 2010.
Psychic Cope Forbes spends the first night in the room Cyrus died in, listening to strange sounds, not knowing if they’re coming from the decrepit motel, the ghost himself, or his husband who over did it at the all you can eat lobster buffet. Feeling as though the ghost deserves a happy ending, Cope digs in…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

HOUSE OF FIRE AND MAGIC (MYTHS AND OUTLAWS BOOK ONE) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Unicorns and Dragons never mix. For centuries, they’ve been bitter enemies and their kingdoms at war. But desperate times call for desperate measures. Tanis’s beloved older brother and heir to their throne has been slain by a human who continues to flaunt her brother’s death. To restore her family’s honor, she’s willing to make a deal with a Unicorn shapeshifter so that she can infiltrate the human kingdom and recapture what was so cruelly taken. But Dash Coeur de Noir isn’t just any Unicorn, as the High King he’s the most hated and feared of his breed and he’s on his own mission when the Dragon, Tanis, crosses his path– to reclaim his sister’s horn that was brutally taken. In the wrong hands, that horn could destroy the fragile peace that has kept the Thirteen Kingdoms from destroying each other. In a world built on magic, blood, and betrayal no one can trust anyone. With a bounty on their heads and assassins and enemies out to claim them both, they must somehow learn to trust each other or watch their kingdoms burn.

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THE MISSING GOD’S LAWYER (LIFE AFTER DEATH BOOK TWO) by Mea Monique

What happens when you die, become the Grim Reaper’s Lawyer, then tie your soul with that same Grim Reaper forever? Well, you certainly do not get peace. The relationships that Joyce worked hard to build begin to crumble as new revelations unfold. As Joyce tries to navigate her professional and personal life, Eden is faced with something even worse than before. Something that is stronger than a reaper and may be impossible to stop. Someone who is the beginning and may very well be the end. An entity who everyone should fear—God. With the fate of the Living World and Eden in their hands, Joyce and Aiden must team up with someone unexpected to prevent God from destroying everything. This time around, the fight may very well be outside the courtroom with fate as the judge. Will they save Eden and the Living World from its very own creator? Or will God take back what they rightfully own?   AmazonKU

TYRANT ALPHA’S SECRET BABY by Flora Leigh

I finally traced my parents’ murderer…on my arranged mate’s bed…
Inheriting the pack as the youngest Alpha, I just felt more like the Council’s puppet. And now they wanted to manipulate my marriage.
A girl from another pack, humble, weak, and ignorant. She should be the last one haunting me. But the alcohol made me cross the line. That night, I found the murderer’s tattoo on her body. Rejection and banishment. That’s what I should do and she deserved. But she lingered in my dreams. I couldn’t get her out of my brain. Fate gave me a chance to correct the whole wrong thing. She went back with a baby. But also dirty, bloody secrets.    AmazonKU

CHARMED BY RAINBOW by Jax Stuart

VS Note: MMM PNR.

Rainbow – There’s nothing scarier than a vampire, so when my coven is taken over by a nest of the creatures, I do the smart thing and flee. Umberwood is supposed to be a fresh start, except for the fact that I’ve somehow picked up a stalker and my grumpy next-door neighbor already seems to hate me! What’s a witch to do? Griffin – All I want to do is get my pack through this truce and secure peace, no matter what it takes. I don’t have time for love, and definitely not with my witch neighbor and his vampire stalker. Of course, it doesn’t seem to matter what I want when fate and Sunny have other ideas. Sunny – As soon as I scented him, I knew Rainbow was mine. How was I to know cleaning his room and leaving cute notes was creepy? I might have been around for a century, but I’ve got a lot to learn about love. First, I’ve got to get the wolf on board and into our bed. Griffin might pretend he doesn’t want Rainbow, but we both know that’s a lie. Turns out I’m not the only one who’s been Charmed by Rainbow. Now we just have to find a way to make him ours.     AmazonKU

ALPHA’S UNCLAIMED MATE by Gertty Rudraw

I can’t win. I’m surrounded by fierce female wolves, all fighting for Alpha Theron’s attention. And me? I’m just a plain human, “wallpaper” as he calls me—nothing special. But that doesn’t stop him from playing his game of temptation. The pull between us scares me because I know he’ll consume me in the name of passion. So, in this unfair pack, I had no choice but to leave. But I left with a secret…A baby.     AmazonKU

ALL GODS MUST DIE by Soraya Cole

Of gold that gleams, of silver that shatters, A realm of mortals, a world full of shadows. A gift bestowed, a time that is borrowed, A seed must be sowed, a strike to be sorrowed. Unveil the smoke to a world that is cloaked, Near a well at the end sits seven streams to defend. Nine trees of wisdom and the darkness of light, Chaos will come for all those that fight. A true death and a love that is bound, By fate and fortune and all nine realms. Taint and trials, cruelty and lies, The Gods must fall before all can rise. All Gods Must Die is the first book in a new fantasy series that is inspired by Irish Mythology.     AmazonKU

BOUND BY DECEPTION (eNFORCER’S BRIDE BOOK ONE) by Jayne Castel

She’s a 300-year-old Fae assassin with a bloodstained soul. He’s the mortal High King’s chief-enforcer, responsible for hunting and killing her people. Their marriage will be the breaking—and the making—of them both. Outlander meets The Witcher and Throne of Glass. BOUND BY DECEPTION is a high-stakes Fantasy Romance with enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn delicious spice, a mail-order-bride, and a dark and lush world inspired by Celtic myth. Bree Fellshadow is a master assassin, but when she’s sent to work as a spy in the enemy court, she finds herself out of her depth. Killing the queen’s enemies is easy compared to pretending to be a biddable wife or dealing with her obnoxious chief-enforcer husband—a powerful warrior-druid who both enrages and unsettles her. Cailean mac Brochan is also worryingly suspicious, and she keeps drawing his attention. But Bree must gain his trust, to learn where and when the enemy will strike. That is … if she survives long enough.     AmazonKU

MY DIRTY WITCH: MM PNR (HORNS, HEXES AND HEATHERS) by RM Neill

I suck at magic. That’s normally not a bad thing, but when you’re a witch? Honestly, having been banished to earth and in the company of humans isn’t that bad. I mean, I have a home, friends, and even a few hobbies, but that doesn’t stop me from being plagued with nightmares or make breaking the curse feel any less impossible. And while it feels like spending my life alone is inevitable, I crave the physical touch of a lover. The itch to find my heart’s mate is back and louder than ever. When your best friend’s dad is your wingman—and a demon—it’s all kinds of awkward meeting the love of your life. But here we are. The adorable and eccentric owner of the magic store believes in witches and is into the same kink I am. I want to say that it’s fate, or meant to be, but when nothing in my life has ever been easy, I don’t want to get my hopes up. Is my love life finally going to evolve from spying on my roommates or am I destined to remain a virgin for eternity?     AmazonKU

SPARKTOPIA by JA Huss

Spark is light, Spark is magic, Spark is power. Spark is everything and it blooms inside the bodies of Tau City’s young women. Once a decade, in exchange for enough power to keep the city modern and comfortable, a Spark Maiden must be sacrificed to their mysterious tower god in a ritual called The Extraction. Ten Maidens are Chosen, but only one enters the tower as a sacrifice, never to be seen again. The nine leftovers are elevated to celebrity status and spend the next decade living in the luxurious Maiden Tower, wearing couture gala gowns, and partying with the city’s most interesting and beautiful people. Every young woman in Tau City wants to be a Spark Maiden because the odds have always been in their favor. Until now. One by one, the greedy god has summoned the leftover Spark Maidens into sacrifice. When Clara Birch, Spark Maiden number nine, gets the call, she fully expects her fiancé, Finn Scott, the Extraction Master’s son, to save her. Spoiler alert: He’s not going to. At the same time, a rebellion is brewing. The forgotten underclass is plotting the end of the god and his tower with strategically-placed Rebel spies that will bring it all down. Jasina Bell is a young woman on a mission to make history and she will stop at nothing to get the fame she deserves. When Clara is forced into the tower against her will, she makes an unexpected discovery. There is no god—just a man, one willing to do what Finn Scott wouldn’t: save Clara Birch. Even if it means destroying the entire world to do so.     AmazonKU     AB

ONYX CAGE (THE LOCHLANN FEUDS BOOK FIVE) by Robin D Mahle and Elle Madison

I had spent a lifetime perfecting the art of planning ahead, accounting for every known variable and a few that were mere speculation. It was necessary, to live the life I had, to do the things I had done and come out on the other side. So by the time I arrived at the storms-forsaken Summit, I had spent every day of the years prior carefully, meticulously assessing each situation and weighing the best potential outcome, knowing that my clansmen lived and died on my ability to do it well. In spite of that, I don’t believe there was anything in this world or the next that could have prepared me for her.     AmazonKU

SCOURGED (THE SOLSTICE CYCLE BOOK TWO) by Tay Rose

Mariah Salis, Queen Apparent of Onita, has been betrayed by the one person she thought she could trust the most. Now a prisoner of the ruthless royals, she clings to the tattered threads of her soul as her hope wanes with each passing day. Back in the capital of Verith, Mariah’s friends and Armature search desperately for their missing queen. When a new threat sails in from the east and the city’s protective magic falters, they are forced to make an impossible choice: protect the many, or save the one. Meanwhile, a forgotten evil has begun to stir, unearthing ancient, terrible truths. As the lines between treachery and love grow less certain, Mariah must learn to trust in her power—and her heart.   AmazonKU

HIS FORSAKEN ALPHA: AN MPREG OMEGAVERSE BOOK (OMEGA QUADRANT THREE) by Kelex

When Wynter Jaymes’ mate passes, he has no idea how he’ll survive. Sure, the province’s laws were changing and omegas gaining freedoms, but he’s of another generation. He’d been mere chattel and was never prepared to make his own way without an alpha. To make matters worse, someone from his past appears and forces him to relive the worst moments of his painful past before he could barely begin to process his loss. Why Wilder “Cav” Cavanaugh attended Warden Jaymes’ funeral, he couldn’t logically answer. He’d been compelled to come, memories of a single heat spent with Wynter urging him there. A skeptic, he’d never believed in the fated mate bullshit, yet one look at Wynter and he’d been done for. He’d been ready to run away with his omega and start a new life. He’d thought his omega had felt the same, but he’d been dead wrong. Losing Wynter nearly broke him, yet there he was at that funeral, ready to pick up the pieces and beg for the scraps of his omega’s love. When he finds his carbon copy at his omega’s side—a young man who called another father for over three decades—the treachery magnifies the simmering anger he’s held on to since being forsaken all those years before. Wynter is forced to face Cav and the son they made that heat—and expose deep family secrets that threaten to destroy the Jaymes clan.   AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT SHADOW (NEVERTON PACK SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Lynn Leite

Jackie, aka Jack, has always seen the dead. It is only just recently that she decided to embrace her talent. These are the last days of a four-week Haunted America tour in in a town called Neverton. Four days are to be spent camping on a mountain that has many reported oddities. The Shadows, as they call them, are supposedly haunted. Much like some of their other stops, The Shadows don’t seem at all haunted to Jack. Night three changes that. When a spirit looking for help shows up, Jack takes a chance and follows her. Little does she know that Camp Neverton on Fire Ridge is where The Ghost is headed, and the residents aren’t all human.     Amazon

BENEATH THE BURIED SEA (FATEBOUND DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Victoria Mier

Journalist Raegan Overhill’s investigation into her father’s disappearance has taken her deep into strange, glittering worlds—and hopelessly entangled her with the dangerous, alluring Unseelie king. But the truths she’s fought so hard for offer no comfort, and certainly no closure. With the King at her side, Raegan’s only choice is to forge ahead—right into a looming war against a powerful god, which just might destroy everything she holds dear.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA PROTECTOR’S SECRET (DISTRICT OF WOLF DESIRES BOOK ONE) by Sloan Samuels

She’s my fated mate, unaware and on the run from a pack that now seeks her life. I must ensure her safety. Elena was promised to my 77-year-old Alpha father as a peace offering from a rival pack. Upon his death, I’ve become the Alpha pack leader. She ran away before getting the news and now her pack has a plot to kill her. My issue? We’re mates, I can’t let them do this to her. Plus, having only seen her photo, I ache to feel her body against mine. I tracked her down in New York City, she’s an amazing dancer. To guarantee her protection, I’ve gone undercover as a security guard at her dance company. That’s all she knows me as—so far. The longer I’m near her, the more irresistible she becomes. Each touch intensifies my craving for her. As her pack closes in, our fates hang in the balance. I must reveal my true identity and save her before time runs out.     AmazonKU

BELOVED CHARMER: PITTSBURGH VAMPIRES BOOK 24 by B A Stretke

Something dark has taken hold in Pittsburgh. The Hadden Coven has been displaced, a hex cast on the Hadden Center, and evil is seeping into every part of the city. Master Nikolas Hadden needs a plan to beat back the rising tide of Evil and reclaim his city. He needs a Charmer, but the last Charmer was seen in the Middle Ages and another has not risen since. Some even wonder if the Charmers ever existed at all. What can the Hadden Coven do when their salvation relies on a myth? Fate always finds a way. Evan McCormick comes from a family of magics, a family of Kindred in Toronto, Ontario. He’s the youngest son and the least important. The object of his father’s ire and disdain. He is treated as a burden and inconsequential to the family. In his heart and soul, Evan holds the power to beat back the greatest evil and expunge the magic around him. This power needs only to be awakened. In the Hadden Coven, he will find a new home. In the arms of his beloved, Conrad Smith, he will find a love and understanding he has never known. He will need this new love and this new community to help him awaken and empower what is within. Light will always conquer the darkness.   Amazon

THE FAE KING’S LANYRINTH (COURTS IN CONFLICT BOOK TWO) by Elisa Rae

Someone stole Azulin’s true name. Cursed to ride with the Wild Hunt during each full moon, he is helpless against the Unseelie king’s will. Over the years, the curse’s grip has strengthened, making Azulin’s magic difficult to control. Fighting the curse has exhausted his spirit to the point that he despairs of breaking its hold on him. Then one full moon, the curse places him in a labyrinth, not a hunt. Perhaps this is his chance, or maybe just a new form of torture. Calypso is a shapeshifter who can’t change form. Living as an unpaid caregiver and laborer in her sister’s household, her presence is barely tolerated in their insular community. When a strange fae threatens her pregnant sister, Calypso sacrifices herself. Perhaps an honorable death would give her life purpose. Instead, she ended up fighting for her life in a pitch-black labyrinth.     AmazonKU

FATED TO THE DRAGON NEXT DOOR (ALPHA DRAGON FATED MATES BOOK TWO) by Alicia Banks

Brody is more than just the dangerously sexy neighbor next door—he’s a dragon, hiding in plain sight. He’s kept his distance, but when trouble comes knocking, protecting the woman he’s been secretly watching becomes his only priority. Lindsey has been running from her past, hiding from the world, and keeping her secrets locked away. But when her mysterious, brooding neighbor steps in to shield her from a deadly threat, everything changes. Especially when she discovers there’s more to her than she ever imagined—she’s a dragon too. As their sizzling chemistry ignites, Brody and Lindsey are thrust into a world of danger and passion, where they must face not only a ruthless drug dealer but also a rival dragon who threatens to tear them apart. In the heat of battle, Lindsey must embrace her true self, unlocking a power she never knew she had.     AmazonKU

ETHAN (TUCKER’S PRIDE BOOK THREE) by Kathi S Barton

Shawn Farley, Shawnie to her friends, had been around for quite some time. In fact, she was Immortal. She could also see and speak to ghosts. She came back to town as the last living relative to claim the house…
Finny Farley had been gone for quite some time. He had passed on, but he never left the house… He had some treasures buried around the property…“What’s happened?” Ethan had to swallow twice before he could ask her what she meant. “You’re not one to spout off whatever is in your head. I kind of liked that about you. But you’re just talking to be hearing your voice right now. What’s going on?” …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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HER BEARS (HER SHIFTERS) by Lily Wilder

I belong to two bear shifters. I came to Pinehaven to take the perfect shot. To get my photographer’s break. But this quaint town has so much more than I bargained for. Two bear shifters flirt shamelessly with me. Rock, the formidable leader of the Ursidae bear clan, is all muscle. I want to run my hands through his long hair and melt into his embrace. Then there’s Caleb. He’s a tease and a charmer. He makes me laugh and blush. When both shifters claim I’m their mate, I don’t know what to do. I’ve never been with bad boys like them. Apparently, the old saying that opposites attract is true….Soon my lust overpowers my nerves. Then I start catching feelings. Before I can confess that I’m falling for them, we’re attacked by a rival clan. Will my bears become my protectors or abandon me for their clan?     AmazonKU

CULT OF FICTION (THE ENCHANTRESS BOOK NINE) by Erin R Flynn

Soraya Devil has been focused on healing since she was attacked—herself, her relationships, and even her dedication to saving the world. She still doesn’t know if the world deserves to be saved given how cruel people can be, but the innocents keep her fighting. And a fight she’s going to have after drawing a line in the sand with demons and declaring they weren’t allowed to do anything else unnatural like demonic killer birds. Evil is their shtick, but if they step into anything against Mother Nature again, they will have to deal with her. They should take that seriously because Soraya Devil doesn’t make idle threats. Too bad the federal government doesn’t seem to believe that and instead listens to rumors about her. While everyone else is freaking out that she’s about to tell the federal government to sod off, Soraya barely blinks at the potential fallout. What does one government matter when she’s tasked with saving the world and the barrier that keeps Hell from invading?   AmazonKU

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

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

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FATED TO THE ALIEN HEALER (WARRIORS OF TAVIKH BOOK FIVE) by Erin Hale

Zara – Betrayed by someone I thought I could trust. Disowned by parents who never loved me anyway. Which means I have nowhere to go except to another planet. To my surprise, this new life on Tavikh is almost better than my previous one. I have great friends and who’d complain about the view? Towering lavender aliens with long, golden-blond hair, muscles for days, and tails that put naughty, wicked thoughts in my head. So what if the village is a little primitive and I’m struggling to find my place? But then some a-hole aliens from another tribe decide they need women and the next thing I know I’m slung belly-down over some mutant camel-lion-thing. Somebody better rescue me for my sake and for the sake of the dude whose life I’m about to make miserable. Kyler – At forty cold seasons, I am almost considered an elder of the tribe. Which is why I should not be drawn to one of the human females who lives in our village. She is most likely the mate of one of the younger warriors. Yet my eyes are constantly drawn to the weapon maker’s apprentice with her bari-colored hair, nenuphar-bloom eyes, and curves that make the tips of my fingers tingle with the need to explore. When she is taken captive by Njeri warriors, I volunteer to join the rescue party. Despite being our tribe’s healer, I will destroy anyone who dares hurt her. Soon, I discover that it is not only her body I must heal, but also her heart.     AmazonKU

MATED TO THE ALIEN BALLER (TRUE MATCH) by Talia Rhea

Sandy has lived a quiet life with her grandmother. One of needlework, daytime TV shows, and love. Until the day her grandmother dies, leaving her alone, and with strict orders to go out and have some fun adventures. She didn’t think her grandmother said that meaning for her to mate an alien, leave the planet, and fall face first into some kind of terrible family drama, but that’s where she landed. And now she can’t leave, because this male that’s supposed to be her mate is in trouble and her grandmother didn’t raise no coward. Rane has lived a fast life of misdeeds. One of drugs, despair, and the game that brought him there. He’s given up on fighting. On trying to change his circumstances. Until his mother finds his mate without his knowledge. She’s just going to be another tool to keep Rane under her thumb, and he can’t let that happen. But the female that he meets is strong and fearless and suffers no fools, and she won’t leave no matter what he tells her. He can’t let her stay here, but he can’t push her away. Not when she might be his only hope.     AmazonKU

SWIPE RIGHT FOR STARDUST (STARDUST SPOULMATES BOOK THREE) by Elin Wyn

In space, no one can hear you fall in love… unless you’re on an intergalactic dating show. When I signed up for “Stardust Souls,” I thought I’d have a fun adventure and maybe win a luxury vacation. I never imagined I’d meet someone like Zarnak – brilliant, caring, and utterly captivating. Now, as we face challenge after deadly challenge, I find myself longing for his touch, craving his kiss. As we navigate treacherous alien landscapes, our bond grows stronger with each passing moment. But with cameras capturing our every move and millions of viewers back home watching our story unfold, is there any hope for a real connection? Can love truly blossom under the scrutiny of the entire galaxy, or are we destined to be just another reality TV showmance?     AmazonKU

THE PACT (ALIEN BRIDE RACE BOOK THREE) by Sybur Phyre

Rosalynn – I’ve saved up for years to get my ticket and myself to the Alien Bride Race office on the lunar spaceport. Working retail for life and having no one to come home to except the stray cats in the alley has never been a dream come true. I’ve heard stories about ABR and how wild and territorial the alien males can get over the contestants. Just once, I want someone to need me. I’m tired of being just a body to stand at the counter with a fake smile and pretend I am obsessed with every single perfume we sell. For too long, I have waited for the thrill of running with the other women, pretending to be scared. Inside, I’m excited to meet whoever catches me. The males race around me, chasing other, faster women. I wonder if they don’t find me a challenge and if I should’ve taken better care of myself or tried to scrub more of the perfume from my permeated skin. Males pass me, returning with other women in their arms who laugh and smile like I want to. I trip on a root and fall. A warm hand helps me up. To my dismay, the sexy alien hunk already has a woman over his shoulder. He’s built like a prime warrior and dressed in armor that bears the sigils of a kingdom I’ve not heard of. He’s royalty. I’m a nobody. Yet in his gold eyes is a hint of regret as he leaves me behind to cart his woman off with the other males. Soon, there is no one left but me. They’ve all gone inside the alien starship to begin the festivities. A woman from ABR hands me a credit chip for a million bucks and gives me her congrats. I thought for sure being slower would get me caught, and only the fastest won the money. I never thought I would win. This was never my goal. The alien prince who passed me now watches…(more blueb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

HEALED BY THE ORC: A STEAMY ALIEN MONSTER ROMANCE by Robin O’Connor

My vacation turns on its head when ancient stones throw me straight into the arms of an Orc. Hannah – I’m dying, that’s what the doctors told me. Visiting my ancestral farm in Ireland is the one thing I still want to do. Well, I get to see green. Lots of it, but not in the way I imagined. When I touch ancient stones, they send me through a portal and into the arms of a real-life Orc on a flying motorcycle. He’s bright, handsome, too young, and oh-so-tempting. But I can’t commit to anything but going home when I know I won’t last another year. He doesn’t care. He protects me, covets me, temps me. When his whole society conspires to throw me away, he stands by my side. Blade – My clan wants me to find a mate, and there she is, landing straight in my lap. She’s gorgeous and mutinous. She seems to think she’s too old for me, but I don’t believe that. I will uncover whatever secrets she hides, the weakness she tries not to show. Even while I endeavor to convince her to stay, to tempt her into my bed. The overlords are on our tail, eager to throw her off the planet as long as she is unmated. I will dodge them, protect her, and fight them. Nobody takes my mate. She is mine to keep, mine to protect, and mine to heal.    AmazonKU

WHEN SHE’S HANDY: A RISDAVERSE SHORT by Ruby Dixon

Five years ago, an alien saved me from a cruel master. He rescued me and I fell in love instantly, only for him to turn around and dump me on Risda III. I both love and hate him for that choice. I’ve moved on and created a life for myself on this strange alien planet amongst the other refugee humans. I create things for them out of scrap, things from home, things that humans want and aliens don’t understand. I’m happy enough. But then the alien I can’t forget…returns.     AmazonKU

MY ALIEN SUNSHINE (SUPERNOVA CASANOVAS BOOK TWO) by Anna Svoboda

Nala – Life as a working girl on a remote space station isn’t exactly the dream I’d had as a middle class college student back on Earth. But hey, at least I’m given the freedom to roam the station and choose my own johns, so technically, I’m not a slave, right? Just deeply indebted to an alien crime lord. No biggie. But I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my daughter, even if it means selling my body to the next lonely, sad sap for an hour. When a hunky red alien catches my eye, I see dollar signs and a chance at freedom. Too bad he also makes my heart skip a beat. Rule number one of being a working girl: don’t catch feelings. Especially not for someone who could be my ticket out of here—and my little girl’s last hope. Faelin – I came to this space station with my team to hand over a bunch of intergalactic criminals to the United Galactic Council. Instead, I find myself completely smitten by a beautiful human female. She’s clever, resilient, and hides a world of pain behind her dazzling smile. I want to rescue her from this life, but she doesn’t seem to want saving. I don’t care about her past or her secrets. I don’t care that she’s lied to me and stolen from me. Or that she shot me. Winning her trust may be the greatest challenge I’ve ever faced, but I want her and I’m going to have her. I’m never giving her up.     AmazonKU

PANDORA: LIMINAL SPACE BOOK ONE by Cari Z

In a universe where Regen can prolong life and health for centuries, death from anything other than violence or accidents is rare. People work, people play, and people…get bored. Garrett Caractacus, a terraforming scientist and coddled general’s son, is doing all of those things, but the boredom is winning out. He needs a new challenge, something to take him away from the glamour and glitz of the life he’s always known. Something different. Something hard. A trip to the Fringe world of Pandora, where he’ll be part of a team of scientists ensuring that the planet is livable for the colonists headed there, sounds like just the thing. The colonists are naturals—people whose bodies reject Regen, who die of everything from an injury to a disease to old age. Ugh, sounds traumatizing. Garrett resolves to stay far away from them…but a young boy named Cody and his father, Jonah, get past the walls around Garrett’s heart. Soon Garrett will have a choice to make–return to the ease and comfort of a life in the Central System, or stay on Pandora and live, love, and make a family with people he knows won’t be with him for long.     AmazonKU

STOLEN SLAVE (ALIEN BOUNTY HUNTER BOOK ONE) by Sage Alder

Imprisoned on an alien planet, I longed for death to release me from the cruel aliens who forced me to bathe them. But then Khorahn appeared and shattered my shock collar, saving me from a fate worse than death. He’s unlike the other aliens–deadly yet gentle, he’s undeniably alluring. The more time we spend together, the more drawn I am to him. Even though I know I should be thinking of a way home, I can’t stop thinking of our next steamy co-ed shower. Vya is soft and fragile, the very embodiment of everything a drifting bounty hunter like me secretly dreams of. And now that I have her on my ship, I refuse to let her go. I will do anything for her–anything but return her to her home world, even if it means defying the laws of the systems. After all, Earth will never miss one little female.     AmazonKU

FURY (WOLVEN WARRIORS BOOK THREE) by Alana Khan

Natalie – During a raging snowstorm, a terrifying stranger rescues me as I lie unconscious at the bottom of a ravine. Fury, with eyes like quicksilver and a body carved from sin, is everything I should fear—a wolven warrior with a dark past. As we navigate the wilderness and wild weather, I’m drawn to his primal strength and the tender heart he hides. Our passion is so hot it could melt a glacier, but my darkest secret threatens to shatter our fragile bond. Fury – I’ve spent a lifetime burying my pain behind a barrier of gruff detachment. Until Natalie. She stirs a hunger in me I’ve never known, a longing for a future I never dared imagine, and a fierce need to protect her—even from myself. I’ll risk everything to shelter her, claim her, and prove that our love is stronger than any force that dares to tear us apart.     AmazonKU

SALVATION (DRAAX SERIES BOOK SIX) by Elizabeth Kelly

I had the perfect life. Until heart disease took everything from me – my job, my apartment, my friends. Now, my only chance of survival is the alien race Draax. Selling my body every night in exchange for their life-saving gallberry juice isn’t easy. Finding a morally grey Draax is harder than finding fur on a rattlesnake. The night I stumble onto a dying Draax named Regan, I can’t walk away. I can barely save my own life, and now I’m responsible for saving his. Only Regan is no ordinary Draax. The head of the guard for a corrupt Draax king, he’s hiding secrets that could change everything for the alien race. An unexpected rescue leaves Regan and I trapped in a month-long storm at a rival kingdom. As we heal, our attraction turns to love. Regan is handsome and brave and doesn’t care about my past. But when Regan’s secrets threaten to destroy him, will I be his salvation?

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COUNTESS by Suzan Palumbo

VS Note: Not a romance but an LGBTQ scifi release of note.

A queer, Caribbean, anti-colonial sci-fi novella in which a betrayed captain seeks revenge on the interplanetary empire that subjugated her people for generations – Virika Sameroo lives in colonized space under the Æcerbot Empire, much like her ancestors before her in the British West Indies. After years of working hard to rise through the ranks of the empire’s merchant marine, she’s finally become first lieutenant on an interstellar cargo vessel. When her captain dies under suspicious circumstances, Virika is arrested for murder and charged with treason despite her lifelong loyalty to the empire. Her conviction and subsequent imprisonment set her on a path of revenge, determined to take down the evil empire that wronged her, all while the fate of her people hangs in the balance.

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THE ALIEN’S CHRISTMAS WEDDING (ALIEN BRIDES) by C V Walter

When interstellar diplomacy meets holiday magic…Princess Kaelin’s wedding was supposed to be the event of the century. But with endless delays and mounting pressures, her dream celebration seems to be slipping away. Prince Serogero, her alien fiancé, is determined to make their union official in human terms. As they navigate the complexities of cross-cultural nuptials aboard a spaceship, unexpected allies emerge. From a dedicated new lady’s maid to a meddling (but well-meaning) family, Kaelin and Serogero find that love truly can conquer all – even last-minute wedding disasters. Will they pull off the ultimate Christmas miracle and tie the knot before the clock strikes midnight? This heartwarming tale of love, family, and interplanetary understanding proves that the spirit of the season knows no bounds.   AmazonKU

THE OPHELIA NETWORK by Mur Laffery

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.

The fascist government controls the Internet, and communication between the resistance is difficult, but some have a plan. It involves a children’s television show with puppets, codes, and the friendly AI assistant everyone has in their houses. The only problem is, our friendly host, Bailey, is oblivious to what his show is transmitting.

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THE BABYSITTER: HOSTILE RECOVERY CORPS OF IGMC, A PREDATOR PLANET NOVELLA by Vicky L Holt

I’ve got a hundred problems, but the little pickpocket Janessa might be the biggest one. And she’s only nine. Something about her takes me back to my hard scrabble childhood, and I can’t let her out of my sight. So when the most prominent gang of Jeppsit 5 abducts her, I have no choice but to turn over every rock on this blasted planet to find her. That means finding the woman she’s protecting, and when I do, everything snaps into place. Before Cam, the Hostile Recovery Corps was the most important part of my life since I left the space marines. But now, keeping the stubborn yet tender Cam and her little bandit alive has moved to the top of my priority list. My team calls me The Babysitter, but when I find the bastard that wants to break Janessa, I’ll be a killer. No one messes with the people I love. But while I’m programmed to protect, my girls are hard-wired to defend themselves which leaves me to wonder … who’s saving who?

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ALIEN TRITON’S PRIZE by Lynnea Lee

How was I supposed to know my new boss was the owner’s nephew? Now, I’ve been fired for speaking up about his roaming hands. And if that isn’t bad enough, I get home early to find my boyfriend bumping the girl next door! With nowhere to go, I decide to join the Starlight Lottery. The promise of fresh air and a job on an alien planet where no one knows me sounds just about perfect. I’m ecstatic when I’m accepted immediately. But when I arrive at Aquaria, it’s not a job as a marine botanist that awaits me, but marriage to a triton! Cetius has a powerful tail and an upper body that puts the best bodybuilder to shame. But there’s a catch. He doesn’t really want a wife. He just needs me to pretend to make his aging grandsire happy in his last days. After, I can choose between a pampered life under the waves or trying my luck on a small human settlement at the surface. Too bad not everyone’s happy with the arrangement. Some would rather I end up as sushi for the sharks of this planet. And worst yet, I think I’m falling for my pretend triton mate.     AmazonKU

THE THYLINE’S MATE: A DARK SCIFI ALIEN ROMANCE by E K Datura

“Let you go? Where do you wish to go, little human? Back out there? I promise another Thyline will claim you, and they may not be as nice as me.” Nova Crucis has a plan. Buy a cheap shuttle, pick up a load of product from a faraway planet, and make enough profit to keep her dingy apartment for another year. That falls apart when her shuttle crash lands on a strange planet. On top of everything else, a frightening beast stalks her in the shadows of the dark forest. Now Nova has a singular goal: survive until she can find a way back to Earth. Tet’iek has a different goal. A beautiful stranger in his territory means the perfect chance to claim a mate. And he won’t take no for an answer. Nova may not be able to escape Tet’iek’s wrath for long.     AmazonKU

TIMELESS AGE GAP ALIEN AFFAIR (COSMIC BOND CHRONICLES SERIES BOOK SIX) by G R Stellar

Becoming the mate to the Alien Commander, it was like a dream come true. The minute we touched, sparks flew and nothing else mattered. 
As a human slave, there’s nothing here for me anymore. We have to do whatever we can to make sure that we’re going to survive. To be chosen, it is a moment where we would end up surviving. Winston, a sexy, intimidating Alien Commander who looks like he could devour me in any given second and not dare to think twice about it. Being his mate, unfortunately there are going to be ones who will be jealous of our relationship. To try to tear us apart and make sure that neither one is going to end up enjoying the other. Now I’m certain that I’m going to figure out how I’m going to capture his heart and make him mine.   AmazonKU

STEAM RISING by Various

VS Note: Not romance but a steampunk release of note.

Steampunk. It’s not just a genre, it is science fiction in its purest form. In this collection, you will read of the ways that technology could both help and harm mankind. Steam power took a special kind of bravery to use and master, and the people who live in a steam-powered world adjust to that need: engineers, inventors, tinkerers and experimentalists of every kind and every manner imaginable. Within, you will meet clockmakers and war-widows, steamship captains and airship pilots; you will see wailing engines race and clanking automata strut. Hurry on! The engineer is feeding the coal, and says she’s raring to go. See that red lever over there? Grip ‘er tight, and heave forward the throttle.   AmazonKU

THE WRIGHT WAY TO BEGIN (WORLD WRIGHTS) by Maria Grace

VS note: Not a romance but a steampunk scifi release of note.

Journeyman Wright Rebecca Fuller has two problems, paying the bills and convincing the Wright Guild to take her seriously. Both of which are far more difficult with the recent death of her Master Full Wright father.
Despite having taught Rebecca mastery of all the Elements: Fire, Water, Earth and Air, Morris Fuller did not tell her everything. And now the secrets he kept threaten to shake her world apart. The Guild is no help, but maybe, just maybe, they aren’t the only recourse for a resourceful and determined wright.     Amazon     Apple Books 

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VS: This week it was reported an individual had found a Celtic ring that was more than 1000 years old, which of course reminded me of my interstellar archaeologist in CURSE OF THE ALIEN RING. She also finds an ancient ring but when she puts it on her finger it catapults her thousands of years into the past and into the arms of a doomed king. The individual who found the Pictish ring didn’t get that experience!

CURSE OF THE ALIEN RING by Veronica Scott

VS Note: I was supposed to be writing a short story for a holiday anthology but the story kept getting longer and I realized it no longer fit the antho theme, so I wrote them another and here is this one!

Dianora Devlin was on her first interstellar archaeological expedition since graduating from college when she made an incredible find – a gorgeous alien ring, one of the few artifacts of a long-vanished civilization. Unfortunately she yielded to the temptation to try the ring on and nothing was ever the same in her life thereafter. The ring had a will of its own and was determined to plunge her into a life of adventure and unexpected romance with a man from the planet’s ancient past.

Garrin was the last, legendary king of Argorn, imprisoned by his enemies and soon to die when the mysterious woman first appeared to him. She was wearing the ring which had been passed down in his family for generations and was said to possess great powers. When Dianora set him free and then disappeared, he wondered if the ring would ever bring her back to him.

Torn between her time and his, Dianora can’t decide if the ring is cursed or if she should trust her heart, abandon her career and take the risk of returning to Garrin. Could she find new purpose in his world and a Happy Ever After in his arms?

This 33K novella is a standalone science fiction romance story set in my Sectors interstellar civilization.

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TEMPTING THE BLACK WOLF (LONE WOLF LEGACY BOOK THREE) by NJ Walters

I am an immortal predator, driven to hunt and protect the wolf packs from danger—especially rogue wolves. This destiny is my blood, my bone. My will. There are two other lone wolves—one gray, one white—but I am the strongest. The most powerful. And we all share an enemy, who set a trap for each of us: a woman with our coloring who will draw us into danger and make our wolves howl with need. But I won’t give in to lust or passion. I already know the face of the woman who is my supposed bait: a stunning and powerful mage named Onyx. We’ve been circling each other, wary, fueled by deeply intense attraction and fierce distrust. But the enemy of my enemy is my ally…for now. It’s a brief truce, laced with raw, primal hunger. Because when this is over—if we survive—we’ll have to go head-to-head one last time. And I never lose.   AmazonKU

MIDLIFE WOLF CAPTURED MY HEART (FATED TO THE WOLF BOOK SEVEN) by Brittany White

I was happy with my life in Angel’s Creek as the high school media coordinator. When a local celebrity, Dakota Higgins, came back home after thirty years, my world was turned upside down. I was smitten from the first time I met him. He was charming, handsome, and intelligent. Dakota also happened to be the same age as my father. My heart didn’t care about the age difference, and I fell in love with him. It wasn’t long before I figured out that he was my fated mate. Dakota was a world traveler. He had graduated from Angel’s Creek High School and left town immediately, never looking back. Dakota had always struggled to shift into his wolf form and felt as though he didn’t quite belong. He found his place in the world, as he explored every part of the globe…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

HOCUS FOCUS (A RETURN TO MAGIC COZY MYSTERY BOOK SEVEN) by Lily Harper Hart

A day at the beach turns into potential tragedy when Quinn and Rowan Gray-Davenport witness a boat going down in the cove. A quick swim helps them save a father, twin girls, and a set of pouty grandparents, but then things take a turn. Rowan’s daughter Lana shows the family photos of the rescue later, and everybody they just saved has a death omen hanging over them. Save for one person, the grandmother. That means that death isn’t done with the family, and it’s up to Rowan and her merry band of paranormal hunters to find the answers necessary to save everybody involved. It seems this isn’t the first time tragedy has befallen the family. The twins’ mother disappeared months before, abandoning her family and leaving a messy situation behind. As Rowan begins to dig, she realizes there might be more to the story than she ever imagined. The victims have a lot of money—and it’s old money, so they’re insulated from scandal—but it appears something in their past is threatening their future. It’s going to take everybody working together to save them. And even then, some ghosts don’t die. They can never be forgotten either.
It’s a race to the finish. Who will be left standing?     AmazonKU     AB

A REAPER IS FOREVER (FATE’S FALLS BOOK THREE) 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 I can’t turn it off. My precognitive skill is 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 tried to alter the future I’d seen, but only changed mine—by dying. The phrase “you only live once” isn’t always accurate. My death was temporary. After returning my soul to my body, a kind, gentle reaper brought me to Fate’s Falls, a secret, magically protected town full of monsters and supernatural creatures. He said I’d be safe here. And I am, physically. But the only protection from my magic is to never touch another living being again. A sacrifice I’m willing to make until the reaper I’ve been thinking about, fantasizing about, for fifteen lonely years returns 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

SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE SEA (CERULEAN CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by TJ Klune

A magical house. A secret past. A summons that could change everything. Arthur Parnassus lives a good life built on the ashes of a bad one. He’s the headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six dangerous and magical children who live there. Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. He is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department In Charge of Magical Youth. And there’s the island’s sprite, Zoe Chapelwhite, and her girlfriend, Mayor Helen Webb. Together, they will do anything to protect the children. But when Arthur is summoned to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself at the helm of a fight for the future that his family, and all magical people, deserve. And when a new magical child hopes to join them on their island home—one who finds power in calling himself monster, a name that Arthur worked so hard to protect his children from—Arthur knows they’re at a breaking point: their family will either grow stronger than ever or fall apart. Welcome back to Marsyas Island. This is Arthur’s story.

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GRABBED BY THE GUARD (SOMBRA DEMONS BOOK SIX) by Sarah Spade

As if the weekend wasn’t enough of a disaster already, right on the heels of discovering how my boyfriend really feels about my best friend, I walk into our apartment—and straight into a trap. Is it a surprise that I initially think that was meant for her, too? That when I get grabbed and pulled through a portal by a massive demon with horns, he mistook me for Sierra? Only… he didn’t. And when he stuns me by speaking English, he explains that his name is Glaine, and he’s my fated mate. Do I believe him? Of course not. Demon or human, after what happened with Trevor, I was ready to swear men off for good. Besides, he might be sure that I’m his, but how does he know? And how am I supposed to get back to New York? I’m determined not to fall for the grumpy demon, especially when my first escape attempt lands me in the dungeons, with Glaine as my cellmate. We’re chained together, even after he breaks us out of there, and all I want to do is get away from him… which would be a lot easier if he wasn’t dedicated to proving that I’m the mate for him—and he’s the guy for me.     AmazonKU

STILL OF THE NIGHT (SKYE DRUIDS BOOK FIVE) by Donna Grant

Forest child they call me. It is within the woods that I find solace and feel the magic of my ancestors. For I am a Druid. One who can trace her roots from the very first to call the Isle of Skye home. The isle draws many to its magical shores. It drew him. Imposing, bold, and handsome. We fell hard and fast that summer. Then he left with the tide to the city. I learned to live with the cracks and fissures on my pieced-together heart, the scars only I can feel. Until the day he walks back into my life asking for a second chance. I yearn to give it to him. How can I not? He’s the only one I’ve ever loved. The only one I will ever love. But there is a darkness growing on the isle—a treacherous evil that has targeted him. I’ve lost him once. I won’t lose him again.

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WILLOW’S DOOM (IMMORTAL BREEDERS BOOK THREE) by A R Vagnetti

I find myself unexpectedly tangled in a perilous game the moment I befriend the enigmatic and elusive Dragon King, Luca Lachman. My mission is to capture and imprison him, but soon, I realize that something much stronger has ensnared my heart. Navigating the treacherous waters of our forbidden connection, Luca’s seething hatred and promise of retaliation threaten to consume us both. Yet, against all odds, romance blossoms amidst the darkness, revealing a deep-seated desire that neither of us can deny. Unable to bear witnessing Luca’s torment any longer, I assist him in his daring escape, only to find myself held captive in his private chambers. The tables have turned, and I discover a shocking secret hidden within me, shattering the boundaries of trust and forever altering our fates.

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THE ENDING FIRE: A NOVEL (THE ENDING FIRE TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Saara El-Arifi

The Wardens’ Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against the wardens. Sylah and Hassa must navigate the politics of this new world, all the while searching for Anoor. Across the sea, the Blood Forged prepare for war, requesting aid from other governments. Jond’s role as major general sees him training soldiers for combat, but matters of the heart will prove to be the hardest battlefield. The Zalaam celebrate the arrival of the Child of Fire, heralding the start of the final battle. Anoor’s doubts are eclipsed by the powers of her new god. Soon the Zalaam will set off on their last voyage—and few expect to return.Do you feel it? Cresting the horizon? The darkness drawing in, the shadows elongating . . .The Ending Fire comes.

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RAINMAKER WITCH (MISS MATCHED MIDLIFE DATING AGENCY BOOK FIVE) by Deanna Chase

There’s never a dull moment in Premonition Pointe for Marion Matched, full-time midlife matchmaker and part-time bad guy butt-kicker for the local Magical Task Force. With her boyfriend Jax busy learning how to deal with his own paranormal abilities, Marion focuses down on rebuilding her recently sabotaged business—the matchmaking one, not the butt-kicking. Which means when a new wolf pack moves into town, Marion agrees to help the would-be alpha find his mate. Only Premonition Pointe residents begin to vanish, and everyone in town, including the local law enforcement, blame the new wolves. Marion isn’t so sure. Now she’s caught between frightened citizens and the pack she thinks is innocent. When her boyfriend Jax turns up on the missing list, it gets personal. Marion will stop at nothing to find him and to take down the person who is terrorizing the people of her beloved town.   AmazonKU

SECRETS OF AVALON (SHATTERED SOULS BOOK ONE) by Krystal Shannan

Hawke Stormblood is heir to the Fae throne on Avalon. His father is stepping down after a 2000-year reign, and Hawke will have to choose a wife, have a child, and lead his people for the next two millennia…except he’s going feral. And if anyone finds out, he’ll be executed. On Earth, Melinda Mayweather’s mother is burned at the stake by anti-magick fanatics who will do the same to Melinda if they find out she shares her mother’s forbidden gift. Running for her life, those who would use her magick for evil and those who would kill her for it close in on her. With nowhere safe to hide, Melinda takes up her mother’s quixotic search for a way off Earth—a fabled door that leads to the land of Avalon where magick isn’t illegal. Melinda’s beloved stepfather sacrifices his life to help her open the way to Avalon. But instead of finding safety in this strange new world, her magick is dangerous and volatile and feared here, as well. She meets Hawke and is wildly attracted to him, but she’s terrified of loving him and determined not to let him fall in love with her. Everyone who loves her dies. Tragically. His sanity slipping, Hawke fights to convince Melinda they’re fated to be together and to let down her emotional walls. But as urgently as he needs the shard of his soul back if he’s to fulfill his destiny, he refuses to force her to do or feel anything. Love him. Kill him. Lose her. Go mad. Together they embark on a harrowing journey that will change the course of their lives, turn Avalon upside down, and trigger a war between realms that will destroy worlds or save them all. And just maybe Melinda and Hawke’s epic love really will conquer distance, time, and death itself.     Amazon

BLACK ROSE AND GOLD QUEEN (THE HONEY AND ICE SERIES BOOK SIX) by Shannon Mayer and Kelly St Clare

Underhill has been killed and the only thing standing between all realms and utter destruction by Unbalance and his minions….Is me. Named as the new Mistress of Underhill, I must gather those I trust to untangle the deadly riddles or I will be left to face the darkness alone. The politics of the earth and fae realms, the survival of all, and the remains of my tattered heart will all be decided in a final battle. But as more and more players enter this war of realms, I realize that things are not what they seemed. If I am to see this through to the end, I must do what my mother asked of me. Somehow I must embrace a destiny that feels impossible… and give up on a love impossible to deny.   AmazonKU

SHADOW RIDER by Gina L Dartt

The world of the Five Nations is ruled by Elementals, those chosen few capable of controlling earth, air, fire, and water, but it is the Paths of the Shadow Realm that link the nations, navigated by the mysterious Shadow Riders. Courier Shay Kendrith carries precious goods and crucial documents for the Crown, a solitary and dangerous life that takes her from one end of the world to the other. The last thing she ever expected to discover while traveling the Realm is an Elemental fighting for her life against the deadly wraiths inhabiting the Shadows. As an Undine, Marshal Keagan Riley wields water, using her abilities to protect and serve the Crown. Being drawn into the Shadow Realm with Shay begins a harrowing journey that will lead them to the Elemental Stones, previously lost to history, but uncovered by unknown forces that may destroy everything they’ve sworn to protect. In the Shadows, one can easily find death, but can Shay and Keagan find love as they fight to save the Five Nations?

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GRIND YOUR DAYS (SHADOWVALE WITCHES BOOK SIX) by Claire Robyns

Welcome to Shadow Vale. The locals bite, monsters are real, and the witches play fast and loose with the rules. Shadow Vale is caught in a time loop. Second time around the clock, Kristen puts it down to a major case of déjà vu. Third time is not the charm. Of all the days to be repeating, this one really sucks. Only Reaper witches appear to be aware of the little problem, so besides having to relive her personal crisis again and again, she also has to team up with Sheriff Noxx and his noxious family. Can they find the culprit and stop the curse before Shadow Vale and its inhabitants are spun out of time and lost forever?   AmazonKU

HALO: FULL MOON SERIES BOOK EIGHT by P Mattern

Absolute power, spiritual seeking, and catching a serial killer who strikes too close to home preoccupy the Noble Vampire Tribe in the latest installment of FULL MOON SERIES. Liam finds that being married to half-demon girl Averil is more complicated than he figured (was Mom right?) Argent strategizes by ingratiating himself to the Wakefield Quadruplets-will the longtime vampire playboy finally marry? Lux will find himself face-to-face with a monster shapeshifter who murders vampires and humans indiscriminately.     AmazonKU

A GAME OF VEILS (THE ROYAL SPARES BOOK ONE) by Eva Chase

As the second-born princess of a kingdom conquered by a brutal empire, I’m nothing but a pawn. Little do I expect my parents to arrange my marriage to the most powerful bachelor of all: the son of the emperor himself. But when I arrive at the imperial palace, I discover I must compete for my betrothed—vying with the court noblewomen in a series of humiliating trials to prove our devotion. Those who fail will be executed. For the sake of my country, I’ll risk my life to win my husband—this sadistic man who applauds the torment and flaunts his lovers. Unfortunately, my scheming competitors aren’t my only enemies. The emperor’s royal wards—princes of other conquered domains, fostered to ensure their families’ obedience—lurk in the shadows. They see me as a traitor, prostrating myself for our tyrants’ approval. The perfect target for their bottled rage. They’ll do whatever they can to distract me, unsettle me… ruin me. I can’t help being drawn in by their seductive wiles. Behind their simmering fury, their pain and broken hopes call to me. They might be just the allies I need to save my life and my kingdom. But only if I can conquer these wicked men before I lose my heart.    AmazonKU

HUNT OF HER OWN by Elena Abbott

Danaan Rias is a witch without a coven, forbidden from using her magic. When her magic begins to act out of control, she realizes she can no longer stay hidden from the world. Learning to live her life, she meets Ashly and learns to love too. Ashly Mercer is a monster hunter. The youngest daughter of a proud family, she’s sacrificed most of her life to the whims of her parents. While fighting for a life on her own terms, she meets Rias and discovers possibilities she never considered. As fate brings these two women together, their bond is put to the test. Ashly must decide if her life as a hunter is more important than the woman she wants to spend her future with, as Rias learns what it is to truly live, in spite of her past. Together their paths lead back to the supernatural sanctuary of Terabend.

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STOLEN BY THE REAPER (FATED TO MY CAPTOR) by Chloe Graves

Josephine – I never expected ’till death do us part’ to mean a literal brush with death. One moment, I’m sealing my vows with a kiss; the next, I’m the sacrifice for a demon’s claim. Instead of the sharp sting of a blade, I find myself wrapped in the dark embrace of Azrael, a reaper with eyes that burn like emerald flames and coax me into sin. Now I’m at his mercy, a pawn in his fight. Every dark command stirs a dangerous desire, every heated touch brands my body as his. But there’s another with a claim on my soul, and Clauneck’s preparing to collect…Azrael – 
I bargained my soul away on a lie, and now my eternity is spent ushering others to their afterlife. Josephine wasn’t mine to reap, but I’ve always had a reckless streak. She was meant to be Clauneck’s offering; stealing her was supposed to be a jab in the old demon’s eye. But her scent beckons like a siren and her big doe eyes hold a flickering darkness I want to tease out and tame. To claim her is to start a war against my lord, but to resist is to deny the intoxicating bond between us. Clauneck demands the return of his prize, but there’s a power in her, simmering under the surface, that I need. She’s the torch to ignite the vengeance we both crave, and I’ll spend my next eternity worshiping her as my queen.   AmazonKU

BLAZING JOYSTICKS (THE MATCHMAKER’S BOOK CLUB BOOK THREE) by Milly Taiden

When Cat Reeves, a brilliant software engineer, joins a prestigious gaming company, she doesn’t expect to find herself in the middle of a high-stakes romance that feels ripped straight from the pages of her favorite fantasy novels. The big, hunky and dashing company owner keeps flirting with her, making focusing on her job impossible. Keir Sharpe, dragon shifter and CEO of Sharpe Drakon Games, is tired of dodging his family’s matchmaking schemes. Fate and a very clever matchmaker push him towards the one woman who can ignite his fire. The instant attraction he feels for the shy and sweet genius makes Keir want to spend every second of the day with her, blurring the line between personal and professional. Cat is thrilled to work on groundbreaking AI projects, not realizing her new boss is about to rewrite the code of her heart. And when a sinister rival threatens her safety, Keir’s dragon instincts kick into high gear. As danger looms and passion ignites, Cat and Keir must navigate a world of tech secrets, dangerous games and meddling family members. Will Cat decode the secrets of Keir’s heart? And can Keir convince her that love is the greatest adventure of all?     AmazonKU

BIG BAD BOSS: MATED (WEREWOLVES OF WALL STREET BOOK FOUR) by Renee Rose and Lee Savino

Rule #4 of Wall Street: Keep your enemies close – The Vampire King wasn’t on the invite list for our engagement party, but that won’t stop him from demanding his due. He insists Madi and I make an appearance at his club. He wants a performance where we’re the players. I would refuse–war be damned, but my bride is intrigued. And what she wants, she gets. Mated is a bonus story from the completed Big Bad Boss trilogy featuring a billionaire boss-hole wolf shifter and his freakishly smart assistant.

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PICK YOUR POTION by Ephiny Gale

Magic, mystery, and the macabre collide in Pick Your Potion, a mesmerising collection of genre-blending fantasy, science-fiction, and horror stories from award-winning Australian author Ephiny Gale. The 26 weird tales in Pick Your Potion are female-centric, mostly queer, and always intriguing. Within these pages, you’ll find: A deadly and addictive magical board game. A time-loop demon apocalypse. A dimension-jumping cruise ship. A competition to win a magical orchard. A collection of murder victims’ last texts.

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BROKEN BY DAYLIGHT (BEASTS OF THE BRIAR BOOK FOUR) by Elizabeth Helen

War has come to the Enchanted Vale. Not only am I mates to three of the four High Princes, but I’m also the daughter of the lost Queen. This is my home, and I have to protect it. For months, I’ve been imprisoned in an underwater cell, and my mates are scattered across the realms, searching for me. The diabolic Kairyn and Nightingale have taken over the Summer Realm and there’s only one way to stop them. The true High Prince of Summer will have to reclaim his throne, and to do that, he’s going to need his full strength. Which means being with his fated mate … who isn’t me. I always knew the day would come when I’d have to give Dayton up, but now that it’s here, my heart is breaking. At least we have one last adventure together, as we must fight in the Sun Colosseum to reclaim the magical bow that only I can wield. All the while, my mates battle for the Vale’s freedom from across the realms. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

A CAGE OF KINGDOMS (DELICIOUSLY DARK FAIRYTALES – REDC RIDING HOOD BOOK TWO) by K F Breene

He wasn’t supposed to fall in love. Weston has made a mess of things. Since he realized the woman he was supposed to find and bring to justice was his true mate, things have spiraled out of control. He’s gone from one bad decision to the next, and now the situation threatens to topple down around him. The good news is, Aurelia isn’t responsible for hurting people. She isn’t the one who should stand in front of the dragons and plead for her life. If only the dragons and their kingdom agreed. Weston must try to relay the truth and protect his true mate, all while she struggles to work through her past, his deceit, and her new life in opposition to the one woman she’d thought of as her mother. Aurelia must go to war, and Weston will do everything he can to ensure she comes out alive.     AmazonKU     AB

KNOWING THE ORC’S HEART (TROLLKIN LOVERS) by Lyonne Riley

After the death of his parents at the hands of human villagers, young Cragnorr the ogre was orphaned. Mia, only a child herself, rescued him from certain death, and has kept him a secret since. Now the silent, gentle Cragnorr has made it his mission to protect Mia, at any cost.
But when Cragnorr’s presence is discovered by Mia’s village, they’re forced to run. While the two friends must try to survive in the wilderness, their bond evolves into something else… until they accidentally wander into bandit territory. Under orders from the bandit king, Cragnorr must fight in the gladiator pit for entertainment while Mia is forced to watch. Can they escape this terrible place, or will the peaceful giant become the vicious monster he is inside to save Mia?   Amazon     NOTE: Not on Apple Books or Kobo yet, as of the day I checked

LET THE BITE ONE IN (KITTEN AND BLONDE BOOK TWO) by Eule Grey

Throw a hungry vampire a steak. Life has never been better for Kitten and Blonde, paranormal investigators and beer enthusiasts. Finally, there’s time for a rest instead of always rushing into the spirit world to solve ghostly disputes. Even Penny, the grumpy office cat, is purrfectly happy. Everything’s good until the vampire sisters of Whitby fly in for a visit. Enigmatic Em is well known throughout Yorkshire as a defender of women’s rights and for her hefty right hook. But the minute she laments about a lost vampire, things go bats-up. It’s a twisted tale… Is Em thirty or three hundred? One fact is indisputable—she’s hot. Mave pushes aside her doubts and accepts the case. The pay’s good; the perks are even better—everyone likes a day on Whitby Beach. Count Dracula is a fun myth, right? Wrong. As soon as Mave starts digging, the nightmares begin: a woman trapped on a train, unsettling aromas, a watchful, hooded figure. It sucks. Even butch Lisa gets her spook-on, and Penny accompanies Mave everywhere, as if she senses malice creeping inevitably closer. Never tell a witch and her familiar no. Mave discovers strength and powers she didn’t know existed. Meanwhile, a timeless love story hurtles to a fearsome battle for the vampire crown and a woman’s soul.

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IMMORTAL DARK (IMMORTAL DARK TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Tigest Girma

It began long before my time, but something has always hunted our family. Orphaned heiress Kidan Adane grew up far from the elusive society of vampires she was born into, where human bloodlines gain power through vampire companionship. She is obsessively protective, mildly nihilistic, and willing to do anything to save her loved ones. When her sister, June, disappears, Kidan is convinced a vampire stole her—the same vampire bound to her family bloodline, the cruel yet captivating Susenyos Sagad.  To find June, Kidan must infiltrate the elite Uxlay University—where students study to inherit their family fortune and select vampire companions. Kidan must study an arcane philosophy, work with four enigmatic students, and survive living with Susenyos—even as he does everything to drive her away. It doesn’t matter that Susenyos’s wickedness speaks to Kidan’s own violent nature and tempts her to surrender to a life of darkness. She must find her sister and kill Susenyos at all costs. When a murder mirroring June’s disappearance shakes Uxlay, Kidan sinks further into the ruthless underworld of vampires, risking her very soul. There she discovers a centuries-old threat. And June could be at the center of it. To save her sister, Kidan must bring Uxlay to its knees and either break free from the horrors of her own actions or embrace the dark entanglements of love—and the blood it requires.

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GRAVEYARD DIRT (JAYDA EBONWICK NIGHT WITCH CHRONICLES) by Jessica Aspen

Beware the dark, it’s full of ghoulies and ghosties and things that go bump in the night. But I’m not afraid of the dark. I’m a night witch and I thrive in the darkness. It caresses my skin and shows me the subtle mysteries of the night. And this October I, Jayda Ebonwick, will be inducted into the coven as a fully-fledged night witch. So watch out! I’m about to have access to all the truly dark delicious spells my family has been hoarding for years. Or at least, that was the plan. Apparently, the graveyard dirt I collected from Salem isn’t sinister enough for the Council. Grrr. So, now I need to enter the oldest, most haunted, cemetery in Boulder and collect dirt from the grave of a serial killer. And I need to go alone. But I’m a creature of the dark. Those ghosts and ghouls better watch out for me! And so should you.

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ADINA AND THE MAGIC LAMP by I T Lucas

In this post-apocalyptic virtual reimagining of Aladdin, James, the enigmatic prince, and Adina, the fearless thief, navigate the treacherous streets of Londabad, a city that echoes London and Ahmedabad and fuses magic and technology. In the face of danger, the chemistry between them ignites, and the lines between prince and thief, royalty and commoner blur.     AmazonKU

SUCH A GOOD OMEGA (HIS ALPHA DESIRES BOOK ONE) by Lorelai M Hart

Talon retreats to his office every night, drink in hand, scowl twisting his features. My wolf howls, wanting me to follow him. But he’s my boss, and I desperately need this job. Besides, I don’t think I’m ready for the kinds of games the alpha likes to play. I’ve heard whispers of all kinds of preferences, but Talon is a mystery and moves like a shadow through the club. When the club opened, I put in my application immediately. Talon interviewed me in person. There were NDAs to sign. Background checks. More like an interview for employment with the FBI than to work at a club. But the job paid well, so I followed all the instructions like a good boy, ready to make a fresh start. The black leather wristband on my left arm means I am off-limits to clients who came in but more than anything, I want Talon to ignore the rules, and take me into that private room on the second level of the club or even to a station on the main floor. I haven’t seen him with anyone…yet. That doesn’t mean I’ll be the first. Of course, not. But I want to be the last.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA WARRIOR’S MATE: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF THE SHIFTER MAFIA BOOK FIVE) by Lorelai M Hart

Growing up, I wanted to be a superhero. I was going to save the world, thwarting crime and protecting those who needed it most. Instead, I end up killing shifters for money. Sure, they’re the “bad guys,” but when I am too, does that matter? I thought I got out, that I was finally on the right track. How wrong I was. Now we have no choice. The “missions” need to be done and I refuse to let my friends carry this burden. They have growing families and huge hearts. Going back would destroy them, but the deeper I get, the more I realize it’s destroying me too. The only shining light is Clay, an omega who sees me for who I am and not what I do. I long for him to be my mate, but of course Fate has other plans.   AmazonKU

THE FANCY FREE FOX’S ALPHAS: MMM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (MALE-ORDER MATES BOOK 15) by Lorelai M Hart

I’m not a guy to put down roots. Most of the foxes in my den were born there, found their mate there, and will take their last breaths there. Not me. While other teens were fixing up cars, I found an old mini-school bus and turned it into a home. The second I graduate, I leave, wanting more than to see this country. And for ten years, it’s the life I dreamed it to be, but now? Now I want more. When my van breaks down in a small town, I take it as a sign that maybe it’s time to stay in one place for a while. I expect to get bored and ready to move on once it’s fixed, but the longer I’m around the owners of the motel I’m staying in, the more I want what they have— a family. When they tell me about how they met, I sign up for the Male-Order App right away. It’s not like I have to say yes to anyone, right?     AmazonKU

KINGDOM OF CROWNS AND DAGGERS by K A Knight and Erin O’Kane

Alyx was not born to be an assassin, but life is hard for orphaned children in the kingdom. With no other choice, she picks up the blade and forges herself into a weapon, becoming part of an infamous underworld gang. The Daggers. Years later, despite her cold-heartedness, she saves a man from a fate worse than death. That man turns out to be none other than the king. With his sights set on Alyx and the skills she possesses, he offers her a deal she cannot refuse—pretend to be his betrothed and discover who is plotting to kill him in return for everything she has ever desired. What the king doesn’t know is the only thing she truly desires is revenge. Kingdoms will rise or fall, friendships will be broken, and truth’s will be revealed. Can you survive the Kingdom of Crowns and Daggers?     AmazonKU

OUT OF MY FLOCKING MIND (FLOCKING IT UP BOOK TWO) by Jayce Carter

Drugs, sex and chaos—sounds like a good time to me. After clearing my name for a murder I didn’t commit, getting a seat on the council and nailing a very sexy vampire, my life is supposed to be calm, right? You know what they say, though—you can take the girl out of the chaos, but you can’t take the chaos out of the girl. One night, some Spirit on a drug called Cloud attacks me. I team up with Harrison—a telepath with the emotional depth of a donut hole—to track down the person creating the drug and stop the flow of it into the public. This turns out to be far more difficult than I’d expected, especially when I know better than to trust anyone. I’m reminded that everything has a price, which means I’ll have to decide what’s most important to me—winning or protecting those around me. Who knew I’d miss my life as a simple delivery girl?

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THE INHABITANTS by Beth Castrodale

After a run of misfortune, portrait artist Nilda Ricci could use a stroke of luck. She seems to get just that when she inherits a shadowy Victorian, designed by an architect whose works were said to influence the mind— supposedly, in beneficial ways. At first, Nilda’ s new home delivers multiple gifts, including the unexpected appearance of a housekeeper who’ d helped maintain the home for years. Also, Nilda finds herself falling for a handsome neighbor, a chemist whose herbal tonics boost her creativity to new heights. But as Nilda seeks revenge-by-painting against a contempt-worthy portrait subject, she begins having strange experiences in the house, making her wonder whether the place is haunted or whether its architect’ s intentions were less than benevolent. She also begins to suspect that her neighbor, and his gifts of tonics, aren’ t what they seem. All along, the housekeeper seems to be looking out for Nilda. But in time she reveals needs of her own, which may prove more powerful than anything in the house … or beyond it.

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LUCY UNDYING: A DRACULA NOVEL by Kiersten White

Her name was written in the pages of someone else’s story: Lucy Westenra was one of Dracula’s first victims. But her death was only the beginning. Lucy rose from the grave a vampire and has spent her immortal life trying to escape from Dracula’s clutches—and trying to discover who she really is and what she truly wants. Her undead life takes an unexpected turn in twenty-first-century London, when she meets another woman, Iris, who is also yearning to break free from her past. Iris’s family has built a health empire based on a sinister secret, and they’ll do anything to stay in power. Lucy has long believed she would never love again. Yet she finds herself compelled by the charming Iris while Iris is equally mesmerized by the confident and glamorous Lucy. But their intense connection and blossoming love is threatened by outside forces. Iris’s mother won’t let go of her without a fight, and Lucy’s past still has fangs: Dracula is on the prowl once more. Lucy Westenra has been a tragically murdered teen, a lonesome adventurer, and a fearsome hunter, but happiness has always eluded her. Can she find the strength to destroy Dracula once and for all, or will her heart once again be her undoing?

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SPIKE (MOON BURROW BEARS BOOK 12) by Fel Fern

Putting down roots was never part of Gray’s plan. After his father died, he needed to get away from it all. But being a lone wolf on the road isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Desperation led him to trusting the wrong alpha, and now he’s being hunted. Gray finds the biggest, meanest biker bear he could find to save him. Little did Gray know that destiny sent him a fierce protector for a reason. No matter what he does, Spike can’t seem to outrun his past. When a stray omega stumbles into a bar, seeking his help, Spike’s protective instincts flare up. Sweet, headstrong, and brave, Gray is unlike anyone Spike has ever met. But Spike doesn’t believe he’s suitable mate material. When their relationship is put to the ultimate test, will Spike be able to be what Gray needs, or will he once again fail to protect the one he loves?   AmazonKU

NIGHTMARE OF A TRIP by Maureen Kilmer

This is one family getaway they’ll never forget . . .Leigh Somerset wants to spend some quality time with her kids before they grow up, and her husband has always fancied himself sort of a Clark Griswold figure. So the Somersets will be spending their family vacation on the road, driving from suburban Milwaukee to Orlando, Florida. Already off to a rocky start, they stumble upon an abandoned, half-burned down farmhouse in Indiana, and the Somersets inadvertently unleash an eerie history that will follow them the rest of their trip. From creepy indoor waterparks to paranormally plagued Cracker Barrels, it’s one thing after another in the pursuit of the great American summer road trip. Will the Somersets be able to shake these bad vibes and get on with the family bonding? Or will the road less traveled quite literally become the highway to hell?

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THE SCARLET THRONE (FALSE GODDESS TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Amy Leow

Binsa is a “living goddess,” chosen by the gods to dispense both mercy and punishment from her place on the Scarlet Throne. But her reign hides a deadly secret. Rather than channeling the wisdom of an immortal deity, she harbors a demon. Though, one cannot remain a living goddess forever. When her temple’s priests decide that Binsa’s time in power has come to an end, a new girl, Medha, is selected to take over her position as goddess. But Binsa refuses to be discarded into a life of uncertainty as a young woman, and she strikes a deal with her demon: She will sacrifice her people’s lives in order to magnify his power, and in return, he will help her seize control from the priests once and for all. But how much of her humanity is she willing to trade for the sake of ambition? Deals with demons are rarely so simple.

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THE SHADOW KEY: A NOVEL by Susan Stokes-Chapman

VS Note: Gothic.

Dismissed from his post at a prestigious London hospital, Dr. Henry Talbot has little choice but to accept a mysterious offer of employment as a private physician from an inscrutable lord in rural Wales, Lord Julian. Arriving at Plas Helyg, the isolated estate, Henry can’t speak the language and finds himself treated with hostile suspicion by superstitious villagers, whose beliefs in myths and magic he’s inclined to dismiss. But when he discovers that his predecessor died under peculiar, inexplicable circumstances, his determination to uncover the truth leads him down a path fraught with danger—made all the more perilous by his headstrong, reluctant ally Linette, Lord Julian’s cousin. Linette has lived a lonely life as Plas Helyg’s unconventional mistress: Julian treats her with disdain, her father is long dead, and her mother, long plagued by strange spells and believed by everyone around her to be deeply unwell, spends most of her time locked away in her rooms. Fiercely self-reliant, Linette refuses to wear women’s clothes, has no interest in marriage, and takes an interest in the welfare of the men working in Lord Julian’s mines, against his wishes. Linette has always suspected something is not quite right in the village, but it is only through Henry’s dogged investigations that the dark truth about those closest to her will come to light—a truth that will bind hers and Henry’s destinies together forever in ways neither thought possible.

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INTO THE RIFT (BLOODLINES BOOK THREE) by Shannon West

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy

Prince Jago Ballenescu, grandson of Davos and Blake, only son of Anarr and Renard, has run away from an arranged marriage that he wants nothing to do with. His parents made a match for him that is entirely “suitable” with a “nice enough” person—whom Jago finds boring in the extreme. So he does what every normal, totally unspoiled young prince would do. He runs away. Caught and sent home in disgrace, he is on a ship bound for Tygeria with his uncle, Prince Rakkur, when they are attacked by the dreaded Pton and taken as hostages. On the ship, he meets the enigmatic, gorgeous alien Lord Dominiko. He quickly falls in love with his captor, rescues his uncle and then things begin to get really complicated. Lord Dominiko is your typical Pton nobleman—embroiled in court intrigue, surrounded by enemies, involved in numerous affairs, and completely jaded with his life. He never expects to meet a beautiful young princeling who will turn everything he thought he knew on its head and enlist him in a crazy scheme to take terrible risks, commit amazing feats of bravery and make huge sacrifices to help others and achieve a noble goal. If the two of them can pull this off, everything will fall into place. They might even save the universe. Fingers crossed, anyway.     AmazonKU

SO THIRSTY by Rachel Harrison

Sloane Parker is dreading her birthday. She doesn’t need a reminder she’s getting older, or that she’s feeling indifferent about her own life. Her husband surprises her with a birthday-weekend getaway—not with him, but with Sloane’s longtime best friend, troublemaker extraordinaire Naomi. Sloane anticipates a weekend of wine tastings and cozy robes and strategic avoidance of issues she’d rather not confront, like her husband’s repeated infidelity. But when they arrive at their rental cottage, it becomes clear Naomi has something else in mind. She wants Sloane to stop letting things happen to her, for Sloane to really live. So Naomi orchestrates a wild night out with a group of mysterious strangers, only for it to take a horrifying turn that changes Sloane’s and Naomi’s lives literally forever. The friends are forced to come to terms with some pretty eternal consequences in this bloody, seductive novel about how it’s never too late to find satisfaction, even though it might taste different than expected.

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PUMPKIN SPICE AND POLTERGEIST (MAPLE HOLLOW BOOK ONE) by Ali K Mulford

The last thing apothecary witch, Jordyn, had on her mind was romance, but when she got witchy-wasted, she cracked open the coffin of her love life and conjured the ghost of her ex-girlfriend. Jordyn is in for a spell of trouble now that the snarky specter is determined to haunt her until she finds someone new. Enter Harlow, the new girl in town, who just wants a job in her sister’s cafe but she discovers that the spooky town of Maple Hollow is more than just a gimmick. Real magic lives here. But after run-ins with vampires and one too many grave cafe blunders, she’s ready to hop on a broomstick and fly out of town. Until she finds herself falling under the spell of the enchanting witch who asks her on a date. As sparks fly and cauldrons bubble, will this unlikely pair brew up a love potion that defies the ghostly odds? Or will Jordyn’s shade-y ex be the ultimate buzzkill to their budding romance?     AmazonKU

UNDER HER SPELL by K L Cerra

On the surface, Liv Edwards has a near-perfect life—a handsome new fiancé, an apartment in Boston, and plans to launch a career in law. No one would suspect how hard she’s worked to conceal the strange darkness that often bubbles up inside her. But Liv’s polished façade threatens to crack with the arrival of a letter from her childhood best friend, Sam. The chilling message is folded into the shape of a heart like the notes they passed in high school: I need help. Liv is still haunted by what she did to destroy her friendship with Sam. High school was hard enough without having to start over in a new town, but with Sam, Liv grew into herself like never before. Now Liv resolves to do right by Sam—except when she returns to her small New England hometown, she is too late. Sam has disappeared and clues suggest foul play. To add to the mystery, Sam has transformed over the years, living with the odd girls from high school, Eden and Cora, and working at their esteemed bridal boutique. Liv reconnects with them in search of answers. With couture gowns, exquisite cakes, and a glittering display room, these women make fairy tales come to life, and Liv, too, can be a part of it all. But as Eden and Cora teach her to harness the qualities that have always made her feel different, Liv discovers that a much darker reality may be lurking beneath the satin and pearls—and within herself.

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FORTRESS (A MONSTER BY ANY OTHER NAME BOOK FOUR) by Laura Rye and Bailey R Hansen

How far do you have to run to be truly safe? The Agency of Supernatural Control built Freak Camp. They imprisoned Tobias when he was five years old. They let him walk out with Jake—but now they want him back. Jake and Tobias have come a long way as partners, both in hunting and in the tender, fragile connection growing between them. As they journey across the country, each stop brings them closer—but the past is a harder monster to fight. Tobias’s trauma demands care and patience. It’s something Jake is determined to navigate their boundaries with respect, no matter how slow the fire of their relationship burns. When the ASC reappears hot on their trail, it threatens everything they’ve built. If they can’t stand together against their enemy, they won’t be able to stop the fall. FORTRESS is the fourth book in the A MONSTER BY ANY OTHER NAMES series, an m/m paranormal romance. Readers are recommended to start with either book 1, FREAK CAMP, or book 2, FEAR.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

VILEST THINGS: A NOVEL (FLESH AND FALSE GODS BOOK TWO) by Chloe Gong

Calla Tuoleimi has succeeded in the impossible. Despite the odds, she has won San-Er’s bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to Kasa’s adopted son, August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne. Only Calla knows it isn’t really August. Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla’s betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August’s body to survive and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love, the beautiful, explosive Otta Avia, awakens from a yearslong coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy’s authority over Talin, chaos erupts. As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton must set their conflicts aside and head to the kingdom’s far reaches to prevent anarchy…even if their empire might be better off burning.

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A FONDANT FAREWELL (BEWITCHED BY CHOCOLATE MYSTERIES BOOK NINE) by H Y Hanna

Ever since she stumbled into the quaint village of Tillyhenge and discovered the enchanted chocolate shop run by her grandmother, Caitlyn Le Fey has been dreaming of finding her long-lost mother and finally unwrapping the mystery of her past. But meeting Tara isn’t the sweet reunion she’d hoped for: not only is her mother far from the gentle, maternal figure Caitlyn had imagined, she’s also the prime suspect in a murder that’s left the village in a stir. The locals are wary and suspicious of her, and even Lord James Fitzroy is turning a cold shoulder, in spite of his feelings for Caitlyn. Desperate to clear her mother’s name, Caitlyn plunges deeper into the sticky tangle of magic and intrigue. She knows Tara is a powerful witch with a ruthless, audacious streak—but is her mother really the bad egg in this recipe, or is there another culprit lurking in the shadows? Meanwhile, the villagers are being spooked by superstitions and fearmongering, courtesy of Leandra, a woman with mysterious motives of her own. Plus…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

HER SWEET ORC (LOVE IN WHISPERING SPRINGS BOOK ONE) by Meg Rhodes

Ada– The last thing I expected after moving to Whispering Springs, Oregon was to fall head over heels for Ulgan, the sweet and sexy orc bakery owner. I’ve had my eye on him for months, and it makes my heart race when I find out that my feelings aren’t one sided. Am I ready to trust Ulgan and let him into my life, or will a secret that he’s been keeping from me tear us apart? Ulgan– I knew from the second Ada entered my bakery that she’s my fated mate. Humans don’t have fated mates, so how am I supposed to prove to her that we are meant for each other? Months have gone by since I first scented her, and I’m through with waiting. It’s time for me to woo my beautiful mate and show Ada that the one thing missing in her life is an orc to care for her.     Amazon

STEALING HIS HUMAN by Charlie Richards

VS Note: Listed in Erotica

Nedrick Quittor answers the phone expecting to hear that his buddy, Rierdon, is running late because he always seems to run late. That’s true today, too, as Rierdon’s truck broke down, and he’s stranded. Ready to laugh and tell his friend I told you so because Nedrick had warned Rierdon to fix the problem over a week ago, he heads to the campground where his friend is waiting. After confirming the truck needs a tow, he’s approached by the sweetest-smelling human he’s ever encountered—Brett. Nedrick is momentarily shocked to discover that his mate, the other half of his soul, just walked up to him. In the course of helping him, Nedrick learns that Brett’s there camping with friends… and one of them, Karissa, is dating him and already has designs on his mate. On the plus side, he discovers that Brett’s already friends with a few of his pack-members. The human just doesn’t know it. With a little help from his friends, can Nedrick steal his human without revealing the existence of shifters to those who’d use that knowledge against them?

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A BALLAD OF BETRAYAL (PURGATORY CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by C M Quinn

Finding a home was only the start. Now it’ll be a war with the gods to keep it. Reeling from betrayals and their last battle, Aya and Elaine are thrust into a race for survival. A crack has appeared in the barrier guarding their home, and if it falls, everyone within will die. As all they know unravels around them, and ancient destinies spill into the light, they must embrace who they were always meant to become—or die trying.     AmazonKU

SING SWEET NIGHTINGALE by Rebecca Rennick

Lottie Pickle is known to the world as Alexandria, the famous glittering pop star. But the limelight is starting to burn and the things that once appealed to her as a young aspiring singer no longer shine with the brilliance of newly formed diamonds. Not to mention her overbearing momager who works her to the bone to make hit after hit. In the only way she knows how to escape life in her gilded prison she dawns a disguise and runs away. All the way to the small, quiet, unknown town of Snowberry, Montana. Here she hopes to blend in and enjoy her small piece of sanctuary in her quaint log cabin. Sanctuary that’s interrupted by the town’s mayor and—unbeknownst to her—owner of the cabin she’s renting. But there’s more to the tall dark and handsome Hunter Evans than just being town mayor, he’s also a wolf shifter. And that’s not all, she’s supposedly his mate. What more could a girl have to deal with while hiding from the paparazzi, a controlling mother, and millions of fans? Nothing much, just a blackmailing mob boss elf who wants the town of Snowberry for himself. Caught between the unspoken rules of the non-human world and his need to protect his newly found mate, Hunter must decide; break the rules and keep the girl, or follow the rules and possibly lose his mate and the well-hidden haven they’ve built for non-humans?     AmazonKU

NOCTURNAL (FREAKS OF NATURE DUET) by Clio Evans

I was his toxic obsession. He was my sadistic monster. Nora: When I took a job at St. Thorns university as a psychology professor, I encountered something—someone—unexplainable. Fascinating. And deadly. Alec Briar had the eyes of a killer. He’s a botanist who would rather rot in his greenhouse alone than deal with students, professors, or me. When a monster stalks me, our relationship becomes corrupted in ways that bring us closer together, for better or worse. He has secrets—ones that will destroy him if he discovers the truth…Our minds twist to protect our souls, and Alec’s is the most warped of all. The only way to save him is to hurt him and accept the damnation doing so will bring. Alec: She was deadlier than belladonna, and yet I cannot resist her. Nora Woulfe has become my infatuation. As she pushes me to my breaking point, we spiral down a path that will be our downfall. A monster is trying to steal what is mine, and I will hunt him to the bitter end. Even if I have to use her to draw him out.     AmazonKU

A VOW FOR THE VAMP by Settle Myer

Millie – I’ve been alive for 500 years. Well, technically, I’ve been dead 470 of those years. I’m bored as hell. I never wanted this life. I was turned into a vampire against my will and forced to kill alongside the one who sired me. I’ve lived with my guilt for too long. I’m ready to face the sun. Then I meet a man, a human. He’s sunshine and smiles. I hate it. It’s annoying… but adorable. Could he be my reason to continue living? Teddy – My life is over. After receiving devastating news, I go out drinking with my friends to numb it all. That’s when I meet a woman. She’s my complete opposite: dark, dangerous… beautiful. I need her. She takes me back to her place, and the sex is amazing, the best I’ve ever had. Then I find out she’s a vampire. Immortal. She’s the answer I’ve been looking for. Now… how do I convince her to turn me?   AmazonKU

THE SPIRIT OF LOVE: A HEARTS THROUGH HISTORY HALLOWEEN ANTHOLOGY by Various

Whispered promises, forever kept… when love’s pledge endures beyond the grave. Join us on an eerie journey back through time with Hearts Through History’s Halloween anthology, The Spirit of Love. Revel in historical romance short stories spanning over nine-hundred years from Medieval France up to Yellowstone in the 1920s. New debuts join best-selling authors in these thirteen pulse-quickening, breath-catching, never before published, Halloween-themed romantic short stories.   AmazonKU

TAKEN BY TAURUS: ZODIAC MONSTER ROMANCE by L A Monteiro

Every two hundred years, the monsters of the zodiac become flesh for one night to claim a virgin tribute. And sometimes they want to stay…KATE: When I get an offer for five million dollars for my virginity, it’s clearly a practical joke. I’m not any guy’s idea of ‘the dream girl’. But then I sit next to my favourite country star on a private plane, and the joke feels a little less funny… and a lot more real. Taken by Taurus is a spicy instalove monster romance with a plus-sized heroine, a rock star, a maze, a bacchanal and a protective cinnamon bun minotaur hero keen to breed. It can be read as a standalone.     AmazonKU

FINAL FLAMES: VIKING ANCESTORS: AGE OF EMBERS PRELUDE by Sky Purington

Hearts sizzle when a fiery demi-goddess seer and a Viking dragon shifter come together. Rune has long sensed the impending change in her Scandinavian homeland but didn’t foresee the role her closest friend, a dragon she secretly loves, will play in this transformation. The possibility of losing him forever looms, casting a shadow of uncertainty over her future. Jørn has loved Rune since the beginning, but with growing unrest between not just dragon kingdoms but seers, confessing how he feels might risk her safety. Things grow even more precarious when they embark on a journey to a truth that will spark the beginning of the Age of Embers. Will Jørn and Rune end up together, or is fate determined to keep them apart? Find out in the mystical, steamy tale that begins it all.     Amazon     Apple Books

GLAMOUR AND GUMBALLS (SURVIVAL OF THE MATED BOOK TWO) by Lola Glass

I’m being forced to play in the world’s worst reality game show, Survival of the Mated. In the end, I’ll have to choose which one of the three hot, gigantic fae finalists I’m going to marry. I knew this was coming, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Neither does the rain that won’t stop falling.
Or the fact that one of the guys on the island, Rhett, doesn’t want to be here any more than I do. But then he and I form a little alliance. And when it turns into more? Well, then the game changes. And the chaos begins. I’m not walking off this island mated to anyone except Rhett… and I’ll do whatever the hell I have to, to get us to the end.   AmazonKU

FUREVER AFTER (MAGICAL CATS BOOK 16) by Sofie Kelly

Kathleen is busy running the library and planning her upcoming wedding to detective Marcus Gordon when she suddenly stumbles across a body in the library. She is surprised to learn that the deceased was in the middle of an unlikely heist—it seems he was trying to steal one of the paintings that had been in a box in the library’s workroom. Kathleen never knew any of the library’s rotating artwork was valuable and can’t imagine what the dead man wanted with it. But then an art history expert called in by the police identifies the almost-purloined painting as a piece that might have been part of a previous high profile art theft. Owen’s and Hercules’s whiskers are already twitching, and events soon make Kathleen realize that whoever killed the wannabe art thief has more than murder on their mind. Kathleen and her clever cats will have to work fast to prevent anyone else from getting hurt.

Amazon    Apple Books     Kobo

THE NEVER HOUR (FAIRY TALE FLIP BOOK THREE) by Cassie Swindon

A GENDER REVERSAL PETER PAN STORY FOR ADULTS – Piper – Shadows are taking over my magical home. The only way to save Neveraj is to replenish the Pixie by completing obstacles that represent my past, present, and future. I refuse to acknowledge the future because adulting is pointless in this land where I never age or have any responsibilities. Which means I must recruit an outsider to help. Of course the last person I’d choose is the one I get stuck with- Wyshawn Darl- who doesn’t know the meaning of chill. Wyshawn – Piper has driven me insane for years by flirting with every soul except me. I’m sick and tired of watching her take guy after girl home, month after month. When will she realize I’ve been here all along, waiting for her to give us a chance? Sure, her mysterious, whimsical, flighty nature may have an allure covered in red flags, but it’s a risk I’m willing to take. Maybe tonight is finally the time she’ll accept what I’ve been trying to offer- my whole heart.

Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

ANATHEMA (THE EATING WOODS) by Keri Lake

Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods …There are whispers about what lurks in Witch Knell—the forest where sinners go to die. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what’s taken is never given back. Only those who’ve lost their senses would dare to go near it. Or the banished. Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to breach the misty labyrinth of trees, but a tragic turn of events compels her beyond the archway of bones, to a boundary no mortal has crossed before. One that cloaks a dark and fantastical world that’s as dangerous as it is alluring. It’s there that he dwells, the cursed lord of Eidolon. The one tasked to keep her hidden from the magehood that seeks to crucify her in the name of an arcane prophesy. Zevander Rydainn, known to his prey as The Scorpion, is the coldest, most calculated assassin in all of Aethyria and he’d sooner toss his feisty ward to a pack of vicious fyredrakes than keep her safe. If only he could. Maevyth’s blood is the key to breaking his despised curse and vanquishing the slumbering evil in Witch Knell. Unfortunately for Lord Rydainn, fate has other plans for the irresistible little enchantress. And his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything. Including himself.     AmazonKU

WHISPERING WAVES (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 23) by Viola Grace

Nina is in the islands to seek out family and the sound of waves. The owner of the island where her brother is stationed just happens to be a maestro when it comes to the sounds of the sea. Nina had an accident that left her with a craving for ocean sounds and an expansive tattoo on her back that has curving crests of water that almost seem to move. She’s a little uncertain where she goes from there, so when her brother offers her a safe haven, she heads to the research station in the islands. Spending time with Drake is something she has looked forward to, but being introduced to the owner of the island is a bit of a shock. Her craving for ocean waves is soothed when he’s near, and Kimo’s knowing expression is telling her that he knows why. The courtship that ensues makes the memory of the alpha attack fade into the background and gives her hope for a future with those she trusts around her. She just has to face her fears and brace for the disappointments of family feuds carried forward a generation. She might want to stick with the ocean.   Amazon    NOTE: Not on Apple Books or Kobo yet as of the day I checked

THRONE OF WINGS AND EMBERS (THE FORBIDDEN HEIR TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Emilia Jae

They say the wrath of a female scorned could rival that of the gods. But the wrath of two vengeful queens will set the realm ablaze. First, she was the outcast captain of the fae army. Then, a rebel prisoner. Now, the heir of the realm will come to take her rightful place on the throne—by blade, blood, and flame. Lia, Jace, and the rest of the Velyran rebels have thwarted the attack on Ellecaster, but with Kellan still on the run, they are forced to move their army into the safety of Alaia—the hidden sanctuary beyond the mountains. To end the century-long war, and the evil queen whose power and iron fist grow each day, Lia will need to do more than just keep her wits about her. She’ll need to seek out the unlikeliest, and most dangerous, of allies. Bonds will be formed, new enemies will be made, and sacrifices are inevitable. With the fate of Velyra on the line, they will rise to see its salvation…or fall in its demise.   AmazonKU

THE COURT OF THORNS AND WINGS (FATED TO DARKNESS BOOK TWO) by Jen L Grey

After Tavish, the ruthless Unseelie King, stole Lira and brought her to his kingdom, he fully intended to drain her royal Seelie blood to free his people and reclaim his rightful lands. When Lira teetered on the edge of death, something inside him snapped and altered his plans. Once he succumbed to their fated mate bond, her death was no longer an option, and he stopped fighting the inevitable pull, knowing this very decision could incite his people to rebel against him. Though he’s determined to find another way to free his people while keeping Lira at his side, the Seelie attack, taking Lira from him. She’s returned to Seelie land where her parents intend to hand her over to the dragon prince—the man they betrothed her to years ago. Everything stacks against them being together, but Tavish refuses to accept defeat. Lira is his… and no one else’s. And he’ll kill anyone who gets in his way.    AmazonKU

MARRIED TO THE VAMPIRE PRINCE by Nikki Grey

My blood is a vampire magnet. I’m a nobody until I test positive on my 21st birthday for having special blood. Blood that keeps vampires from going insane. Now, Silas, a vampire prince known for his war cruelty, wants to marry me. Since nobody refuses a vampire, I have no choice but to agree. I should fear my new husband and make him stay away.
Instead, his steely gaze and muscular body ignite desires within me I didn’t know I had. He’s much older than I am, and yet he gets me like no boy my age has. He has killed thousands in battle, but with me, he’s kind and considerate. Silas makes it hard to protect my heart. Before I can begin to understand my feelings, I’m kidnapped by the enemy. Will I die forgotten in captivity? Or will my husband save me?    AmazonKU

FANGS FOR NOTHING (THE NEVERMORE MURDER CLUB AND SMUTTY BOOK COVEN BOOK ONE) by Steffanie Holmes

He’s a hot, grumpy, reclusive vampire, and the last thing he wants is an interfering human tidying his castle…until her. Lord Alaric Valerian has a problem. His mother is visiting his castle for the first time, but she doesn’t know that Alaric has filled every room with his centuries of artistic passions and creative pursuits. Desperate, he hires professional organiser Winnie Preston to help him tame the mess. But Alaric isn’t prepared for bubbly, passionate Winnie to show up at his castle and ram a metaphorical stake through his cold, vampire heart. Winnie sets his fangs on edge, but the more closely he works with her, the more he wishes she could be his. So when Alaric’s mother arrives with a new bride-to-be in tow, Alaric convinces Winnie to pretend to be his fiance. He may be causing all kinds of scandal in the vampire court by being engaged to a human, but at least he doesn’t have to give up his reclusive life. But Winnie still doesn’t know Alaric’s a vampire, and Alaric didn’t count on Winnie’s meddling book club pinning him for a mysterious murder in the village. Will their maybe-not-so-fake-marriage survive once Winnie discovers the monster that lurks beneath his fangs?   AmazonKU

TEMPTING SHADOW: A STEAMY MONSTER NOVELLA FROM “THE LAND OF EVERYTHING” by Margo Davis 

VS Note: From AUG 25.

When twenty-five-year-old Penelope rereads her grandmother’s old books about the shadow creature dwelling in the mysterious Land of Everything, her imagination ignites, drawing her in like a moth to a flame. As she embarks on a daring quest to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic being, the allure of the shadow creature becomes impossible to resist. Yet, when their paths finally intertwine, Penelope is taken aback by the compelling force of his presence, prompting her to question the very desires that led her to him. Will she embrace her fated role as the creature’s destined mate, or will she turn away from a love that defies all odds?     AmazonKU

NOT HALF BADGER (FATED MOUNTAIN LODGE) by Lauren Esker

For her whole life, Doreen has been just too … much. A half-badger, half-human shifter in a human world, she’s too big, too loud, too bossy, too strong, too … everything. So she’ll embrace it and just be the big, loud grump that everyone seems to think she is anyway. Somewhere deep down, she wants to find someone to treat her like a soft, cuddly princess. But if there’s no prince out there, she’ll pamper herself instead — which is why she’s treating herself to a spa weekend at a shifter-only lodge. Except the lodge is nothing like she expected. The place is under construction, half the spa things aren’t working, and the only other person around besides the owners is a weird, scarred lumber-cutting loner who seems to want nothing to do with her. But her badger is fascinated with him. And if Doreen has to spend her spa weekend badgering someone else’s secrets out of them, maybe it’ll end up being time well spent. After all, it’s not like things could go from badger to worse.     AmazonKU

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