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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TREASURED BY THE ALIEN ROGUE (BRIDES OF THE ZULDRUX WARRIORS BOOK TWO) by Ava Ross
Stolen from Earth, I was sent to a distant planet to become the bride of a big blue alien. Do I dare let this gruff guy inside my heart? Amanda: With my boss out to kill me, I run, only to be abducted by robocops. They knock me out and the next thing I know, the tiny pod I’m riding in crashes into a purple lake and a loincloth-wearing alien with lots of muscles, tusks, and a sardonic smile rescues me. Xax takes me home to his clan and announces I’m his new mate. There goes my dream of opening a tea shop in a cute little coastal Earth town. But between building me a tea shop and protecting me from every scary thing that comes near, I’m finding Xax hard to resist. Xax: Our plant god has gifted me with a mate, and I’m going to do all I can to satisfy her in every way possible. I’ll pluck leaves in the forest to make tea. I’ll call vines to construct a structure to house her new business. And I’ll tame a wild creature if it will make her smile. But all of this may not be enough.
Can I convince Amanda to remain on Zuldrux as my bride? AmazonKU
SAVAGE PLANET DISCOVERY (SAVAGE PLANET SERIES BOOK THREE) by Kassie Keegan
Talia’s Pride is on the brink of being torn apart…No one knows if their Prime Ambassador can be healed, but Talia and her three steadfast Lio Medics are determined to find a cure. She senses attentive Perrin, gruff Bahir, and amiable Raaj’s quiet, smoldering desire, but she cannot have them. Haunted by trauma, Talia hides her passion. She believes she is broken, incapable of enjoying the pleasures a Mate should until past and present collide, shattering her careful control when the love she left behind arrives on Lio HomeWorld. Valère completes their Coalition, bringing with him memories that awaken her Call to Mate. But the cure demands more. As they search, heat sears Talia, driving her to take them, bond them, connect mind, spirit, and… body. With her Pride hanging in the balance and unrelenting need overcoming her, can Talia embrace her destiny and discover the secret cure before it’s too late? AmazonKU
HIS HUMAN REBEL (MONSTERS LOVE CURVY GIRLS BOOK 12) by Michele Mills
After a teeny incident with red paint, my hometown votes that it’s done with my activist ways. Now I’m on an entirely different planet, holding a single suitcase, standing on a platform, waiting for my new alien husband to arrive. I bite my lip as I wait because there’s one serious problem with this whole situation. After a best forgotten, one-night stand gone wrong, I’m three months pregnant and obviously this baby won’t be his. My rancher husband parks his vehicle next to me, looking like Satan himself. I manage to not choke with fear. His dark, assessing gaze pauses at the slight swell of my stomach. He inhales deeply and gives a curt nod. “Get in,” he orders. “Now you’re both mine.” Oh my. I leap into the seat beside him. Because it turns out I have a thing for sweaty, bare chested, hard muscled men who breathe fire. Who knew? AmazonKU
PASSIONS IN DEATH: AN EVE DALLAS NOVEL by J D Robb
On a hot August night, Lt. Eve Dallas and her husband, Roarke, speed through the streets of Manhattan to the Down and Dirty club, where a joyful, boisterous pre-wedding girls’ night out has turned into a murder scene. One of the brides lies in a pool of blood, garroted in a private room where she was preparing a surprise for her fiancée—two scrimped and saved-for tickets to Hawaii. Despite the dozens of people present, useful witnesses are hard to come by. It all brings back some bad memories for Eve who once suffered an assault in the very same room—but she’d been able to fight back and survive. She’d gotten justice. And now she needs to provide some for poor young Erin. Eve knows that the level of violence and the apparent premeditation involved suggest a volatile mix of hidden, heated passion and ice-cold calculation. This is a crime that can be countered only by hard detective work and relentless dedication—and Eve will not stop until she finds the killer who destroyed this couple’s dreams before the honeymoon even began.
A TASTE OF DANGER: SUBPARHEROES by Morgan Brice
An unlikely rookie superhero and a dog shifter beer enthusiast team up to stop a nefarious supernatural plot. Food reviewer Scott Dixon didn’t just lose his job—he started getting premonitions linked to random tastes, a new ability he’s not sure how to manage. When an interview lands him a position using his visions to help people and stop criminals, Scott finds himself chasing bootleggers who create beverages specially formulated to control people with psychic abilities. The trail leads to upstate New York, where he meets a sexy craft brewer who takes his breath away, but might be more than he appears, testing Scott’s trust. Craft brewer and Belgian Malinois shifter Gage Merrick never fit in with his law enforcement family. He loves beer and spent years developing brews designed to taste good to different types of shifters. When he meets Scott, sparks fly. But Gage’s passion for paranormally optimized beverages raises Scott’s suspicions, threatening their chance at happiness. Will Gage be the love of Scott’s life, or will their affair leave a bitter aftertaste? AmazonKU
BRAAX’S BRIDE by E K Darnell
Sofia Stone has had enough of Earth. Infertility and a terrible divorce have broken her, and in a desperate attempt to escape, she signs up for an alien mating agency. Her new husband? Braax Naldat, a draconic alien with fearsome fangs and a kind heart, though something untamed and primal gleams behind his lime green eyes. Sofia is confused, unused to the sweet gestures and words of praise after so long in the dark, especially from an arranged marriage with an alien. But time—and love—heals all wounds, even ones entrenched deep within oneself. AmazonKU
SAVING LAUREN (WARRIORS OF ARRACATE BOOK ONE) by Marit Prins
The last thing I would have ever guessed would happen to me in life is being kidnapped by aliens, then being sold as a sex slave. Just when I begin to think there is no hope left for any kind of happy ending D’Var appears. A Warrior of Arracate, defender of the Galaxy and apparently, my mate? Can I trust him with my body, but more importantly with my heart? Can we form a bond, when all the circumstances are against us and my past is catching up with me? AmazonKU
FUTURE LOVE AFFAIR BOOK TWO by Nando Gray
DOOM HAS RUINED HUMANITY. They crew had listened anxiously to the reports on the holo programs for as long as the broadcasts had continued. After a time, though, their ship had inevitably passed beyond the reach of their species’ technological grasp–and news from the homefront hadn’t reached them in months. Andromeda, a vast and unexplored frontier, beckoned with the promise of refuge from the smoldering ruins of civilization they were escaping from…Fengári had never had a home. Not really. He and his brother, Auren, had grown up on the streets. And he’d been forced into the role of parent long before he’d been ready to pick up that mantle. Which was precicely why he couldn’t believe the situation he found himself in now: stranded in deep-space transit with several hundred quickly maturing alien offspring to look after. [SNIP]But he never expected to fall in love along the way…least of all with an alien whose anatomy was nothing like his own…(much more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
TEMPEST: A HYDROVERSE ANTHOLOGY by Various
In a galaxy where interstellar oceans glisten with hidden secrets and spacecraft drift through twilight skies, passion and peril intertwine with tentacled enigmas. Dive into dark sci-fi love stories where forbidden desires bloom in the shadowy depths of alien worlds and star-crossed lovers defy the boundaries of space and time. Tantalizing pilots brave cosmic storms for elusive love, monstrous sea aliens captivate with their otherworldly charm, and brilliant scientists uncover dangerous truths about the heart and the universe. In this seductive playground of the stars, desire pulses with the rhythm of the unknown. Prepare to lose yourself in a galaxy teeming with water-dominant planets, sentient sea life, and amorous tentacle monsters. From oceanic kingdoms and lakes to swamps and marshes, discover humanoid fish, bioengineered amphibians, and reptile overlords. Ready to fall in love? Immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of the Hydroverse, where celestial meets the carnal and the heart races faster than the speed of light.
AN ALIEN FOR THE FARM (A NEW HOME BOOK ONE) by A G Wilde
Eleanor – I thought starting over on this quiet farm would finally give me a chance to heal. But the moment that towering alien walks through my door, I know real trouble has found me. Zynar is all corded muscle and raw masculinity—nothing like the weak men who’ve used me. Worse, this alien hunk stirs feelings in me I swore were long dead. Each time his intense yellow gaze locks onto mine, my resolve weakens. I tell myself to keep my distance, that this attraction can only lead to heartbreak. But as Zynar proves himself gentle yet strong, passionate yet restrained, I start to crave the pleasure his touch promises to unlock in me once more. Zynar – From the moment I lay eyes on the delicate creature named Eleanor, my core-beat quickens in a way I hadn’t thought possible. This fragile flower survived abduction and abuse, yet her spirit remains unbroken. I want nothing more than to make her feel safe and cherished. But this female threatens to expose vulnerabilities I’ve long tried to bury. As a displaced Kari without a homeworld, getting close means entertaining the thought of something I never thought possible. But keeping my distance is torture. How can I resist a female who awakens feelings I swore were dead? AmazonKU
DARKEST DESIRE: KINDRED TALES – THE TWISTED SYSTEM BOOK TWO by Evangeline Anderson
As a half Scourge/half Kindred warrior, Sirex has a savage side that he fears cannot be contained. Does his desire to dominate make him a Broken One—a male who takes pleasure in hurting women? He doesn’t know and refuses to find out. For years he has avoided falling in love…until Phoebe enters his life. Phoebe Jenkins has a secret dream—she wants to submit to a loving but stern Dom. However, she’s never met a man who’s worth submitting to…until now. When she and Sirex are sent to the Twisted System—a trio of planets where extreme sexual practices are the norm—she must play his submissive so that they can fit in with the male-dominated society. But the situation quickly spins out of control when pretense turns to reality. Can Phoebe and Sirex keep from blowing their cover and complete their mission without falling in love? And will Sirex embrace his Scourge half…or reject it and his one chance at love forever?
RARE ROYAL (AN ALIEN MATES BOOK TWO) by Torah Channing
Destiny has a plan and it’s sending me to a purple-ringed planet in a far off galaxy. With the weight of an ancient prophecy heavy on my shoulders, my mates and I leave Earth and travel to planet Elaria. We are welcomed by white-winged, Pure-Royalty. A protective king and his only son, determined to continue their dying lineage. The handsome and charming Prince Kellan has his sights set on me becoming his princess, and even with the pull toward him being irresistible, I won’t let anyone come between me, Dristan, Kyler, and Aeron. When tragedy strikes, it’s the prince’s cousin, Calyx, I turn to for comfort and friendship and possibly more. But my heart soon opens to the prince, and it becomes blissfully clear that my fate is to rule by his side. Or is it? There’s no escaping destiny. AmazonKU
THE EDGE OF DAWN: DARKSTAR MERCENARIES BOOK EIGHT by Anna Carven
Since the accident, Jade’s world has become so loud. Something’s wrong. The voices of hundreds of souls echo loudly inside her head. The doctors, the administrators, and even those closest to her are convinced she has a condition. They say she needs to be under the care of the authorities. Nobody listens to her. Nobody believes her. She has no choice but to run. Her once-predictable life is in tatters. All she knows is chaos and fear. They’ll catch her soon. She has nowhere to go. Until she encounters a stranger in her dreams. Not just any stranger, but an alien. A Kordolian. Silver-and-dark. Honed like a weapon. So obviously dangerous. One of the very beings that threatens the future of the entire human species. Or so she’s been told. But what if salvation comes in the most unexpected form? AmazonKU
INDIGO: ALIEN HUNTING GROUNDS BOOK ONE by Kyla Breene
It was a mistake to let us meet, but they won’t live to regret it. Ree – I’ve seen the worst of humanity as an ER nurse, but that didn’t prepare me for the depths of evil out among the stars. They took me, altered me, and placed me in charge of nine women who suffered the same, though they don’t yet know it. They each sleep in their protective cryogenic chambers. A crash separated us, and now we face the dangers of an alien hunting ground. Hunters come here to stalk the most dangerous males found among the stars. I must save them, but how will I survive the hunters . . . or the prey? Thivoll – I never thought my mate would be among the more primitive species. When I saw them trying to recapture her, I knew it was my chance to redeem myself for being unable to protect the women of my pride. My species was once the most feared in the known universe. Until we took the path of peace. But I’ll embrace my ancient barbaric past, because she is mine. It’s time the hunters became the hunted. Note: Books in this series end in a HFN. They can be read alone, but it will take all of the women and their mates to fight for their collective HEA. It will be more enjoyable if read in sequence. AmazonKU
3013: HELLION by Laurie Roma
Xian Renn is a D’Aire-Krytos hybrid with a mysterious past. While he might have wings, he’s not calm, agreeable, or particularly nice. Moving to Evo might seem like a strange decision for someone who wants privacy above all else, but the promise of a home on a secluded island was enough to sway him. Besides, most guests on the planetoid are too busy playing games and having fun to bother a surly member of the security team. But his peaceful existence explodes into chaos the moment he meets the mischievous, magic-wielding hellion, Dragon Warrior Jaya Tesera. When games merge into reality and danger begins stalking their every move, Jaya and Xian will have to work together to save those in peril. They have the skills and fortitude to accomplish their goal, but can they finish their task before the clock runs out?
Amazon Kobo NOTE: Not yet on Apple Books the day I checked
HIJINKS, HITCHHIKERS AND MAYHEM by Gail Koger
VS Note: A retitled, revised and expanded re-release.
After a yearlong separation from her soul mate, all Casey wanted was to have hot, mind-blowing sex with Hothar. That little fantasy went up in smoke when she’s stuck babysitting Aphrodite, a cowardly witch, who is the galaxy’s only hope of survival. To add to the fun, Casey has picked up an invisible hitchhiker who she named Hitch. Is he friend or foe? Can a kickass psychic, an invisible hitchhiker, a deadly warlord and a cowardly witch stop the brain-eating aliens from destroying the galaxy? Only time will tell.
OUT OF THE DROWNING DEEP by A C Wise
VS Note: Not a romance. An LGBTQ scifi release of note.
Scribe IV is an obsolete automaton living on the Bastion, a secluded monastery in an abandoned corner of the galaxy. When the visiting Pope is found murdered, Scribe IV knows he has very little time before the terrifying Sisters of the Drowned Deep rise up to punish all the Bastion’s residents for their supposed crime. Quin, a recovering drug addict turned private investigator, agrees to take the case. Traumatized by a
bizarre experience in his childhood, Quin repeatedly feeds his memories to his lover, the angel Murmuration. But fragmented glimpses of an otherworldly horror he calls the crawling dark continue to haunt his dreams. Meanwhile in heaven, an angel named Angel hears Scribe IV’s prayer. Intrigued by the idea of solving a crime with mortals, xe descends to offer xyr divine assistance. With the Drowned Sisters closing in, Scribe IV, Quin, and Angel race to find out who really murdered the Pope, and why. Quin’s missing memories may hold the key to the case – but is remembering worth what it will cost him?
PREGNANCY PACT (BOUND TO AN OVERLORD BOOK TWO) by Moriah Blackwood
Ellax: My wife and oldest son are both dead. My illegitimate son refused my offer to move to Asterion and become my heir, leaving me in a quandary. As a Lead Advisor and an Asterion Elder, I must have an heir. My problems are only worsened when, during a night of drunken spontaneity, I unwittingly marry a human female…and my colleagues decide a marriage between a human and a high-ranking Overlord such as myself might be the perfect way to foster unity between Asterion and our colony on Earth. I disagree. Vehemently. But we’re being given no choice. And I do need a child…Lorelai: After two decades of marriage, my husband’s multiple affairs were uncovered and I dropped him like a hot brick, choosing to start a new life as a records keeper onboard an alien space ship. Everything is going well, until I meet a gorgeous alien Overlord who seems as lonely as I am. Poor judgment and too much alcohol result in far more than a one-night stand. Turns out, we’re married, and his peers think we should stay that way. Since we can’t get out of this farce, I suggest a pact. A pregnancy pact. I give him a child. Afterward, he helps me rebuild an independent life when..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
THE LIFE IMPOSSIBLE: A NOVEL by Matt Haig
VS Note: I put this in scifi (it’s not a romance BTW) because there are apparently scifi elements, maybe even aliens. Magic, magic realism. A release of note.
When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan. Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the island, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past. Filled with wonder and wild adventure, thisis a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.
INFALA: CLAIMED BY RIVALS: MARK OF THE INFALA BOOK FIVE by Kira Quinn
Stranded a bazillion light years from home was one thing. Having the two dominant alien captors each claiming you for themselves was a whole kind of other issue entirely. Olivia had narrowly escaped Raxxian captivity, escaping their deadly clutches by a fluke of fate. She thought she was free, safe on a strange new alien world… until she found herself snatched up and whisked away by a whole different alien race. This was a whole different sort of problem, though, and not entirely unpleasant. As a new and unbonded female in the midst of a culture with precious few, the two most eligible, powerful, and imposing of all the Maldonian race had just become unexpected rivals in their quest for her affections. And as they vied for dominance, the heat of their tempers would not be the only thing that would be flaring hotter than the alien sun. AmazonKU
GROMMOK THE GRUESOME (HORGERIANS BOOK TWO) by Nova Edwins
How can I not even last one standard week in my new job? One wrongful accusation later, I find myself in a dungeon—right next to a Horgerian, to add insult to injury. The only thing giving me comfort is the heavy iron chain around his neck, which is keeping him away from me. I just hope that it’s shorter than it looks….Slightly dark sci-fi romance with a happy ending.
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VS: I had to research some scenes and details from this book for the one I’m currently writing so I figured I’d put it here for my backlsit spotlight. This one is in the STAR CRUISE series and it’s also book three in the WRECK OF THE NEBULA DREAM trilogy. The FMC here was a child during the events of WRECK (my “Titanic in space” novel).
STAR CRUISE RETURN VOYAGE by Veronica Scott
Gianna Nadenoft is a reclusive survivor of one of the worst interstellar cruise ship disasters in the history of the Sectors. Now a renowned artist, she hasn’t left her home planet in decades, not since returning there after the wreck as a traumatized three year old. With her service animal at her side, she’s going to make the effort to travel across the star systems to attend her brother’s wedding and reunite with her fellow survivors.
Trevor Hanson is a security officer aboard the cruise liner Nebula Zephyr with his own traumatic past as a former Special Forces soldier and prisoner of war. He’s assigned to provide personal protection to Gianna during her time aboard the ship but soon finds his interest turning from professional to romantic. The two share more in common than either of them realizes and their attraction grows as the voyage continues.
But powerful enemies including a conspiracy theory-obsessed fellow passenger and sinister individuals with hostile intentions are watching Gianna and making plans to seize this rare opportunity to gain access to her and the secrets they believe she’s still keeping about the wreck.
Can Trevor overcome his personal demons and rise to the occasion to save Gianna from the danger waiting on his ship? Or will she slip through his fingers and suffer a terrible fate deferred from the day her last voyage came to a disastrous end?
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THE ORC’S STOLEN BRIDE (THE FIVE KINGDOMS BOOK ONE) by Honey Phillips
One minute Kari is going about her normal life; the next she is thrown into a terrifying new world. Despite the strange bond she feels to the massive orc warrior who rescues her, she is determined to find a way home. In a desperate attempt to save the orcs of Norhaven, Wulf makes a plea to the Old Gods… and a strange, beautiful female appears. Although she cannot speak his language and she is unlike anyone he has ever known, he’s sure she is his mate. But prayers to the Gods are a tricky business. Just how much is Wulf prepared to sacrifice for his people? AmazonKU
SCALING THE STORMY TOWER (ONCE UPON AN ENCHANTMENT BOOK THREE) by Jen Lynning
Escape from this tower will require more than a rope. Cam is trapped. She is the Weather-Reader of Thierrol, her life path dictated before she was born. According to the townspeople, all she should care about is using her tie to a magical node to help them thrive. Even her personal life is a public matter in their minds, the continuation of her bloodline their only concern. But she is ready to break free. Jacob visits Cam’s tower hoping to get a weather prediction before sailing to distant lands. But he can’t ignore the storm brewing between her and the entire town. When he ends up in the center of a matchmaking plot, he doesn’t hesitate to propose staging a fake relationship if that is what it takes to help Cam. Kissing in the middle of the street might buy Cam time, but when real feelings develop, she can’t help but wonder if she can really escape, or if she has stolen Jacob’s freedom, too. AmazonKU
THE FALLEN FRUIT: A NOVEL by Shawntelle Madison
Combining history and fantasy, a sweeping multi-generational epic in the vein of Kindred and The Time Traveler’s Wife about a woman who travels through time to end a family curse that has plagued her ancestors for generations. On a rainy day in May 1964, history professor Cecily Bridge-Davis begins to search for the sixty-five acres of land she inherited from her father’s family. The quest leads her to uncover a dark secret: In every generation, one offspring from each Bridge family unit vanishes—and is mysteriously whisked back in time. Rules have been established that must be followed to prevent dire consequences: Never interfere with past events…(much more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
CONSTANCY (MAGIC OF WYLDEFEN) by Tilly Wallace
As a young woman, Moire Tobin fell hopelessly in love with a brave, loyal, and handsome young naval officer. Nothing, not even her family, could persuade her to spurn the young man. But fate had other ideas. Even when Oliver broke off their engagement, her tattered heart refused to stop loving. Every beat carried with it the promise of hope. Eight years later, Captain Oliver Hartford returns to the quiet corner of rural Wyldefen. Having amassed a fortune, he is determined to find a wife. Any one would do, so long as it’s not Moire—the quiet, intelligent, and kind woman who still haunts his dreams and who is the sole reason he was returned to Wyldefen (if only he would admit it). Fate, it seems, has had a change of heart and has decided to throw the couple together. This could be their second chance at love. Dragons might prove the salve that eases old wounds, or they might be the irrevocable wedge that forever drives them apart.
SEA DRAGON KING’S PIRATE: A GAY FANTASY ROMANCE (THE DRAGONS OF SERAI BOOK 14) by Amy Sumida
I’m a pirate. I value only one thing more than treasure—my freedom. When I first saw King Vaxarion of Morilren, I knew that he was dangerous. All Sea Dragons are dangerous. But this one threatened me specifically. My freedom. All it took was one night with him and I knew he would enslave me. I knew if I stayed with him, all three of my hearts would soon be his. So, I left. But he came after me. He saved my life. And instead of claiming it as was his right, he let me go. Now, I’ll do anything to get him back. Give up everything for him. Even the one thing I value most. AmazonKU
TWO BIRDS, ONE CRONE (A SPELL’S ANGELS COZY MYSTERY BOOK 12) by Amanda M Lee
Scout Randall thought she had things well in hand. Then a loa landed in her lap and life exploded. Baron Samedi does what he wants, when he wants. Right now he wants to learn as much as he can about the new pixie apex…and the lamia apex who is gunning for her. He doesn’t care who he annoys as he gathers his information. Scout’s plan is to ignore him—after all, she has ghouls and random fires to deal with and he’s up to mischief one town over—but it becomes apparent quickly that the loa is in town for more than just a spying mission. It seems Bonnie is no longer in danger of dying. She’s mastered her new reality and now she has a plan. If she can’t stop the inevitable big battle, she’s going to figure out a way to remove Scout from the equation altogether. If that happens, not only will Scout be gone, but nobody will remember her. Scout wants to win but is she ready for the sort of battle that requires the ultimate sacrifice? She’s about to find out. And it’s not going to be pretty. AmazonKU AB
THE VIRGIN’S CHOSEN DRAGON (MYSTERIES OF DRAGON’S ISLAND) by Serena Meadows
Theo’s life of luxury feels empty—until a hidden island brings him face-to-face with Eden, a bold young woman craving one last adventure. When Theo rescues her from drowning, their fated connection ignites, and Eden seizes the chance to give Theo her final taste of freedom.
But when ancient magic sends them back in time, their love faces its greatest test. As their bond deepens, Theo reveals his secret—he’s a dragon shifter, destined to protect Eden from a ruthless rival. Now, they must fight for love and survival in a world where only the strongest bonds endure. Can their timeless romance withstand the trials of fate, or will their secrets tear them apart? AmazonKU
SEARCHING FOR THE KEY TO ATLANTIS: DAME OF THE MIDNIGHT RELICS (MIDLIFE MYSTERIES & MAGIC BOOK 46) by Brenda Trim
Family always comes first, until fate decides that an artifact in peril simply can’t wait for my kids to not need me…Just when I thought I could sneak in some R&R with my two lovely daughters in beautiful Greece, my relentless Relic Keeper alarm bells start ringing. So much for the sweet sounds of a family vacation. Duty simply won’t stop calling.
Maisy and Amelie, my little chips-off-the-old-block, feel the urgency too. What’s a magical mom to do? Against my better judgment, I let ’em tag along on a little relic rescue mission. They won’t be children forever, and they should understand what fate keeps asking me to do. Our quest takes us on a whirlwind adventure through the gorgeous Greek mountains, where ancient monsters that I thought only existed in myths wait to battle with me at every turn. What I wouldn’t give to catch a break! But vanquishing mythological beasts is just the beginning of this mission…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
SECONDHAND SKIN: A SOULBOUND UNIVERSE by
VS Note: MM PNR
Wade Espinoza knows a thing or two about hoards. As a dragon, he’s got plenty. What he doesn’t have is a relationship, and he swears he’s not looking for one. But when he’s sent to Boston to answer a cry for help from another pack, he’s drawn into a mess of fae bargains centered around a selkie who Wade instantly becomes obsessed with. Riordan Maguire is struggling to keep his selkie clan out of the clutches of a fae lord who will do anything to take over their territory. Partnering with the Boston god pack means coming face-to-face with the first person he’s ever wanted to willingly give his sealskin. Too bad Wade isn’t local and is something altogether strange that Riordan isn’t sure he can trust. Amidst a growing danger in the streets and Boston Harbor, Wade and Riordan are desperate to find a way to keep everyone safe. For bargains are dangerous things to break, but so are hearts. Wade isn’t willing to shatter either of theirs in a race against time that could see Riordan torn from him forever. AmazonKU
A VAMPIRE’S MATE: DARK PROTECTORS/REBELS NOVELLA by Rebecca Zanetti
There’s nothing Jasper Maxwell likes better than a good chase. He is patient and cunning, and he is known as one of the coldest hunters in the immortal realm. As a vampire with a hint of demon blood in him, he stands out even amongst the finest trackers in the shifter world. So the fact that his mate has managed to escape him for the past five decades is something that keeps him intrigued and more obsessed with every passing year. The game is beyond delicious until a century old enemy resurfaces, putting his sweet little mate in danger. At that point, he has no choice but to secure her. Leah Ferry enjoys immortality almost as much as she thrills at the cat and mouse game she’s playing with the Maxwell hunter. Once human, she figured she’d live her life wearing pearls and vacuuming in pressed dresses only to be thrown into the immortal world where freedom is intoxicating. On a mission to take down degenerate humans and make them pay, things go wrong, so per her usual arrangement, she starts to run. But this time, her sexy and deadly vampire mate stands in her way. She quickly learns that the sensual chase between them was nothing compared to the real danger coming for her.
Amazon NOTE: Not on Apple Books or Kobo yet, as of the day I checked
WARRIORS OF WIND AND ASH (MERCILESS DRAGONS BOOK TWO) by Rebecca F Kenney
The dragon prince would burn the world for her. But first, he must do something more difficult… pretend to be human. Following the dramatic events at the end of “Serpents of Sky and Flame,” Kyreagan makes a difficult decision, and Serylla struggles to survive in her new environment. As magical complications arise and new enemies are revealed, Kyreagan must learn how to act human in a setting that is completely new for him, all for the sake of reclaiming the treasure he lost. Meanwhile, the dragons of Ouroskelle face an unexpected threat to themselves and the next generation. AmazonKU
TRIALS OF DUSK AND DREAMS (FAE DEVILS BOOK TWO) by Lana Percherczyk
The only way for Willow to defeat an oppressive faerie queen is to make six villains remember they’re obsessed with her, except . . .One hates her. One confuses her. One distrusts her. One is encased in stone. One rejects her, and, One thinks she’s a dangerous distraction. The task seems impossible. To make matters worse, Avorlorna’s mortal populace is starving and fodder in a looming faerie war. If they find out she’s the reason for their suffering, she’ll be dead before the Solstice Trials begin. But that’s months away. She still has time to rewrite the realm’s fate, remind six demigods they have hearts, and find the belonging she’s always yearned for. She has time . . . until she doesn’t. Moments before she’s thrust into the arena, she receives a chilling warning: “One will betray you. One will try to kill you.” With alliances shifting like quicksand, Willow faces an agonizing choice: fight for the love of villains or sacrifice everything for a realm that hates her. AmazonKU
KING OF HOLLYWOOD by Fae Quin
Marshall: I’ve lived a carefully cultivated life on a quiet suburban cul-de-sac. My anonymity and meticulous routine are all by design. No one knows of the monster that lurks inside me, this insatiable urge to commit murder, that thrives just beneath my pastel sweater vests and buttoned-up demeanor. No one, that is, until my tiny menace of a neighbor comes along and ruins everything. Felix Finley and I have nothing in common. He’s small and pretty, all friendly chatter and soft features, fair skin and pearly sharp teeth. He’s intriguing and I hate it, loathe him entirely. Definitely don’t want to kiss his stupid, gorgeous lips. But late one night, when I witness him dragging a lifeless corpse from his home and across his front lawn, I wonder if maybe Felix and I have more in common than I thought. Maybe Felix Finley needs my help, my expertise, and this is my time to shine. He’s batty and wicked in a way I never expected…[SNIP] based on the major arcana card The Emperor. King of Hollywood is a standalone high heat MM romance with lots of laughs, a HEA, and no cliffhangers. It features a relationship between a prickly serial killer who wears sweater vests and his bite-sized fanged neighbor. AmazonKU
SECRETS OF THE LOST LEDGERS (THE GLASS LIBRARY BOOK FIVE) by C J Archer
With her sharpened magical senses, Sylvia recognizes invisible writing while cataloging an obscure book for the library. She’s shocked to discover the message, written many years earlier, pleaded for help. She’s even more shocked to discover the author of the message was married to a paper magician. Could there be a connection to Sylvia’s father? With a magical mystery on her hands, Sylvia engages the help of Gabe Glass, and together they follow the clues to the location of two hidden ledgers that implicate a very dangerous individual in an illegal bookmaking scheme. Although not named, Gabe is convinced he knows who the bookmaker is, and sets out to prove it. The investigation draws them into the shady underbelly of the horseracing industry and uncovers a link to Gabe’s parents that takes everyone by surprise. As they unravel the mystery’s tangled threads, unexpected twists and turns lead them to the truth. But the greatest twist of all is the danger no one saw coming.
HOW TO OUTWIT A WIZARD (SEVEN SUITORS FOR SEVEN WITCHES BOOK TWO) by Amy Boyles
Witch Blair Thornrose has spent her life working in her family’s magical bookshop. But when the magic begins failing, the only thing that can save it is for Blair to marry. The one way that witches know how to do that—throw a witchy ballroom dance to find the most eligible suitor.
But Blair has a power that makes most men run for cover—all of them except the brutally handsome and terribly arrogant Devlin Ross, that is.
Wizard inventor Devlin Ross has never gotten over Blair Thornrose. The two dated in high school, but things ended badly between them. When he discovers that she must find a husband, Devlin’s jealous. He wants Blair badly, but there’s a reason why they can’t be together—a secret that Devlin refuses to share. When a magical spell goes terribly wrong and Devlin and Blair switch powers, Blair is furious. But Devlin makes her a deal—he will help her win the man of her dreams if she helps him build his latest invention. This is too big an opportunity for Blair to give up. But will Devlin reveal the secret that tore them apart, or will he push Blair into the arms of another man and give her up forever? AmazonKU
ABOVE CURSED WINDS (THE IMMORTAL ACCORDS BOOK 10) by Anna Hawke
No one would ever look at her and see a villain. Zia is cursed, fearing the day she falls in love. When the enemy breaches immortal defenses and exposes their vulnerabilities, she must fix her mistake, even if it means partnering with an Elemental determined to condemn her. As Jeremiah breaks down her defenses, she learns that he isn’t what he seems—and their chemistry is undeniable. Deep within Jeremiah’s soul, something has irreparably shattered. Seeing his best friend murdered changed him, and out of that pain came cruelty. Guilt and regret begin to tear him apart, and his only chance of surviving rests with the woman whose innocence is in question. Neither can resist the passion that burns between them, even as fate ties them together in a game with fatal consequences. The closer they come to solving the riddle, the deadlier the game becomes. AmazonKU
THEIR FRUITS LIKE HONEY (GODSTOUCHED UNIVERSE) by Ali Williams
My sister never came home from her night at the Golden Apple, and as cautious as I am…I’m just as loyal. So into the Dommes’ lair I go. But when I see Aoibheall, all raging beauty and fury wrapped up in one, I find myself giving over to the pleasure that her eyes promise. Welcome to the Godstouched Universe, where the Gods interfere in the lives of mortals, magic leaks back into our world, and love conquers all. Their Fruits like Honey is a sapphic Goblin Market retelling. AmazonKU
THE GAMES GODS PLAY by Abigail Owen
The gods love to play with us mere mortals. And every hundred years, we let them…I have never been favored by the gods. Far from it, thanks to Zeus. Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves, I just keep my head down and hope the capricious beings who rule from Olympus won’t notice me. Not an easy feat, given San Francisco is Zeus’ patron city, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god. The worst god. Hades. For the first time ever, the ruthless, mercurial King of the Underworld has entered the Crucible—the deadly contest the gods hold to determine a new ruler to sit on the throne of Olympus. But instead of fighting their own battles, the gods name mortals to compete in their stead. So why in the Underworld did Hades choose me—a sarcastic nobody with a curse on her shoulders—as his champion? And why does my heart trip every time he says I’m his? I don’t know if I’m a pawn, bait, or something else entirely to this dangerously tempting god. How can I, when he has more secrets than stars in the sky? Because Hades is playing by his own rules…and Death will win at any cost.
STOLEN BY THE BERSERKER by Asa Maria Bradley
The captor became the captive. He’s an immortal Viking who’s in town to complete a semi-legal weapons deal. She’s the tempting server dishing out delicious pie at the local diner. After one sizzling night, they both think they can just walk away from each other. But even if Loki’s monsters and the Goddess Freya had not exacerbated the situation, they would both still be very wrong. That one night changed everything. AmazonKU
DEAD HEAT (CROSSROADS QUEEN BOOK SEVEN) by Annabel Chase
It isn’t easy being the liminal deity of a multirealm crossroads, as Lorelei Clay can attest. There are the typical issues, of course, like a wayward god stumbling into Wild Acres, and then there are the more pressing ones…Like an incubus who wakes up with a mysterious mark on his chest and a timer on his life. And the demon with an urgent message for Kane. And the mysterious flying monsters with vengeance in their hearts that threaten the peace and tranquility of Fairhaven. And last, but definitely not least, a visit from The Corporation’s latest minion, who might finally make Lorelei an offer she can’t refuse. AmazonKU
MAN OF HIS DREAMS: A HOT NIGHTS IN THE BIG EASY NOVELLA by Kim Fielding
Author Flip Devin has arrived in New Orleans with no suitcase, no inspiration to continue his newest novel, and no hope. Then he begins getting dreamtime visits from Scratch, a handsome musician who was murdered a hundred years ago. According to the fortuneteller across the street, Flip has the gift of Seeing. Soon after, Flip meets Tony Bergeron, a charming local historian… who looks remarkably like Scratch. Both Tony and Scratch have stories to tell, and New Orleans has magic to share. But with the suitcase still in airline limbo, Flip realizes he’ll need to get rid of his baggage to make room for something new. Amazon
A CURSE OF SHADOWS (WOLVES OF LUNARA BOOK ONE) by Heather Renee
Everything I know is a lie. For twenty-five years, I believed there wasn’t much to my mundane life. Then, the unimaginable happens, landing me in a world that shouldn’t be real, yet feels oddly familiar. A father I didn’t know existed is dying and only their king can save him. Except he’s refusing to do so unless I make good on the contract I supposedly signed…five hundred years ago. King Asher is beloved by his people, too attractive for his own good, and…a wolf god. He calls me his mate and his future queen, but I’m neither of those things. I’m just a human who was in the wrong place, at the wrong time. I’m not the lost wolf princess. At least that’s what I tell myself until my memories start to return. I want to believe this is nothing more than a dream, but the longer I’m in Lunara, the more I realize…My reincarnation didn’t just happen to go wrong. I was murdered, cursed to forever be reborn on Earth. Now I need to figure out who’s responsible before it happens again and try not to lose my heart along the way. AmazonKU
SURVIVING THE ECLIPSE (DUSK TO DAWN SERIES BOOK TWO) by W J May
Almost twenty years ago, the vampire-run city that kept humans as slaves was decimated by a single merciless vampire named Amate, who abolished the “blood cattle” system. Half-vampire, half-witch Bastian Hayes is haunted by the mystery of who his parents were—until it is unraveled in a dangerous encounter with his half-sister, who reveals a shocking truth: they share a father. A father who, as it turns out, is one of the powerful, ruthless coven leaders of Sanlow. As the reality of his parentage brings new, more powerful enemies, Bastian learns of a rumor that a strange event could allow a vampire to walk in the daylight—the only time humans are safe. An eclipse is the opportune moment for vampires to mount a full-scale assault on Sanlow to reclaim it from Amate and reinstate the system. Meanwhile, the notorious spellbook Bastian was entrusted to safeguard has been stolen. He and the Kairos—the vampire-hunting revolutionary organization—must locate it before it lands in the wrong hands and sparks a catastrophic war. Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives.
REMY AND THE WILDCAT (THE WOLF’S MATE GENERATIONS BOOK SEVEN) by R E Butler
Wolf shifter Remy Mayfield, son of an Angel Mate, was destined to be alpha of his own pack. Because there was already an alpha of the Tressel Pack, he packed up and left his family and friends behind to find a pack of his own. When he’s asked to come back to his hometown for his friend’s mating ceremony, he doesn’t expect anything more exciting then spending time with his family and a full moon hunt with his dad and brother. Thyme Olsen is next in line of her wildcat pride but she’s got a huge problem. Without a mate by her side, she can’t take over the pride. Her half-brother is about to turn twenty-one, when he’ll be able to challenge her for the right to take over the pride. To add to her troubles, her pride’s hunting territory has gone dead thanks to factory pollution. She heads out on the full moon to find new hunting grounds and runs right through a wolf pack’s territory and finds herself face-to-face with a group of wolves who think she’s prey. When Remy and Thyme meet, sparks fly and she’s thankful her mate is a strong and capable alpha ready to take over the pride with her. But there are wildcats in the pride who don’t want Thyme and Remy to take over, and they’ll do anything in their power to ensure they won’t become alphas. When everything is on the line, can Remy save Thyme and stop the ones who want to hurt her, or will their life together be over before it starts?
GHOSTLY DEATH BOOK SEVEN by E M Leya
When teenagers start dying around town, it’s up to Detective Angus Young to figure out if the cases are connected and who would want them dead. Lance is one of the city’s medical examiners and has a talent he doesn’t share with many people — he sees ghosts. Helping his boyfriend figure out who wants these kids dead just became his number one job. He can see some of their ghosts, and one of them just might be the key to breaking this case wide open. AmazonKU
DISCIPLINED BY THE ORC: ORCS UNBOUND by Eden Ember.
VS Note: Mixed reviews.
I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He, tall, green, muscled, and very brute and very orc, swooped in to save me. Only saving me was half the issue. Because I had seen the faces of criminals, they wanted me dead. He wanted to save me and we ran. Impossibly hot and deliciously alluring ,he dominated me with his strict militant direction and spanked me if I disobeyed. And I liked it. A recipe for disaster? Or the making of a fantastic love affair? AmazonKU
CINDER’S TRIAL (FAIRYTALE BUREAU BOOK TWO) by Eve Langlais
This Cinderella doesn’t need a prince charming, but she would like a happily-ever-after. Silly me, I thought I’d beaten the Grimm Effect when I ditched the old man who wouldn’t stop chasing me at the ball. However, here I am, decades later, with my fairy godmother popping back in for round two. No thanks. I intend to marry for love and not because of a curse. Avoiding the marriage trap might be easier if I wasn’t roped into acting as a liaison for a certain European prince. A good thing he’s at least charming compared to his assigned protective Grimm Knight. The upcoming ball for the prince’s birthday is turning into a chaotic mess, with hundreds of Cinderellas showing up determined to lose their shoe. While I’m busy trying to screen them before they come near His Royal Highness, I’m being plagued by oddities, some of which are threatening my life. As the curse does its best to force me into playing my role, I am equally determined to fight it. The question is, will my refusal to conform ruin my chance at happiness?
DIRTY DEALS OVER DECAF (MONSTERS OF MISTWOOD BOOK ONE) by Eden Crowe
Fresh off her finalized divorce, Lila Hartley’s idea of a celebration is a trip to the local bookstore in her new small town of Mistwood, West Virginia, a place known only for making tabloid headlines with sightings of Bigfoot in the bowling alley and rumors that the mayor is actually Mothman. Ready to get her groove back, this curvy girl dons her favorite party dress when she walks through the doors of The Devil’s Den, looking to treat herself to a cup of coffee and some raunchy romances to fill her empty hours. What she doesn’t expect to find in this old church turned bookstore and coffee shop is its owner, Azrael Blackthorn – tall, dark, handsome, and a literal demon. His offer to make all of her problems disappear at the small cost of her soul has Lila taking a hard pass. But an unexpected curve ball further derailing her life gets her reconsidering. Too bad for Lila, the original price has gone up in flames – because this split-tongued businessman has decided there’s something he wants even more than Lila’s soul…What happens when the terms of their arrangement really start to heat up? Will the truth about Mistwood have Lila turning tail back to her old life? Or can a certain demon convince her that this paranormal hotspot might just be the perfect place to find herself… and maybe even find love? Amazon
COSMO (DRAGON GUARDIANS BOOK ONE) by Minerva Howe
VS Note: MM PNR.
The dragon veil has recently opened, allowing dragons to pass from the human dimension into the dragonlands. They left behind Cosmo and his two brothers, Cullen and Corbin, to guard the gateway between worlds. Cosmo has never really fit into any dimension, being half dragon and half fae, so he figures it’s a pretty good life, especially since he’ll never have a mate. And then he meets Hawk. Hawk is old. Old enough to have forgotten whole centuries. But when he wakes to find his house has moved to Cosmo’s place, he discovers a whole new interest in life. Cosmo is perfect for him, but Hawk has some convincing to do as he and Cosmo try to come together and bridge the gap between human, fae, and dragon while they start a family of their own. AmazonKU
THE CLOUD KINGDOM: A MIDLIFE FAIRY TALE by Kristen Painter
Queen Sparrow’s goal of reuniting the Radiant fae with the Grym fae isn’t going the way she’d hoped. Brokering peace is hard to do when Queen Anyka, the woman who sits on the Grym throne, believes both kingdoms should be hers to rule. Ro isn’t about to let that happen. Since recovering an ancient grimoire filled with dangerous dark magic, she understands better who and what she’s up against. Anyka craves possession of the grimoire and Ro knows why. Anyka wants to use the magic inside to take control of Ro’s kingdom. And eliminate Ro. Ro seeks the help and possible alliance with the fire-breathing citizens of the Cloud Kingdom, but they might be as dangerous as the book she’d hidden from Anyka. If she can win them over, it would be a major victory. The real question is can she get to the Cloud Kingdom alive? Someone is out to get her. And it might not be Anyka.
PAWS AND LEASHES (CATS WALKING DOGS AND SOLVING MYSTERIES BOOK 13) by Corrine Winters
This spell has gone awry…Novice witch Katie Houseman knows that darkness is brewing and she’s readying her magic. But when a new murder investigation starts up, she might need more help than ever before…Because she’s a suspect. With the police convinced she’s the killer, Katie turns to her friends, her magic, and her familiar Biscuit to find the real murderer. But every clue leads to another suspect with motive and opportunity. Between dodging accusations, investigating alibis, and fighting against dark witches, Katie needs to master new spells fast. The real killer is still out there, and if Katie can’t stop them, she might be their next victim. But will time be on Katie’s side? Or will she become another missing person? AmazonKU
OCEANSONG by C W Rose
Fish are mysteriously disappearing, starving the people in Angie Song’s Alaskan hometown. Angie, an aspiring marine biologist and dock worker, enthusiastically joins the hunt to find out where the fish are gathering. When her family and the villagers discover that merfolk are responsible, they vow to destroy every last one. In the midst of the conflict, Angie faces off with a merman and fails to pull the trigger. Inquisitive Mer-Prince Kaden is just as snarky as Angie, but he’s willing to talk and stop the brutal massacring of his people. The two form a cautious alliance to broker peace between the humans and mer before any more of them die. As tensions clash between the two races fighting to control the sea’s resources, Angie and Kaden’s forbidden relationship ignites. And as she learns about the mer’s mysterious world and the reason why the fish are gone, Angie starts to question who the true monster is, and where her loyalties lie. Taking the wrong side means choosing between family and her job, or the man she’s fallen for and the merfolk she’s come to respect-or losing it all.
KRAKEN MY HEART (SUCKER FOR LOVE MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by K L Hiers
Funeral worker Ted Sturm has a foul mouth, a big heart, and a knack for communicating with the dead. Unfortunately the dead don’t make very good friends, and Ted’s only living pal, his roommate, just rescued a strange cat who’s determined to make his life even more miserable. This cat is more than he seems, and soon Ted finds himself in an alternate dimension… and on top of a dead body. When Ted is accused of murder, his only ally in a strange world full of powerful magical beings calling for his head is King Grell, a sarcastic, randy, catlike immortal with impressive abilities… and anatomy. The two soon find themselves at the center of a cosmic conspiracy and surrounded by dangerous enemies. But with Ted’s special skills and Grell’s magic, they have a chance to get to the bottom of the mystery and save Ted. There’s just one problem: Ted’s got to resist Grell’s aggressive advances… and he isn’t sure he wants to. AmazonKU
RITE OF BLOOD AND SECRETS (HOUSE OF BLOOD AND ROSES BOOK ONE) by Laura Greenwood
Beatrice always thought she’d have a simple life, and definitely not one run by court intrigue and factions battling for power. But when her twin brother reveals a family secret, all of that changes. The decadent world they find themselves glitters from the outside, but beneath the surface lies something sinister, and Beatrice is determined to do everything she can to survive and not draw the attention of the wrong person. With no idea who to trust, Beatrice has to keep her wits about her, even if they’re almost stolen when she encounters a handsome stranger. There’s only one thing for certain, Beatrice’s life is never going to be the same again.
MATING SEASON BOOK THREE by Heather K Carson
Ranger: They took her. And it was my fault. I had everything I never knew I wanted and I let her slip through my hands. Revenge clouded my judgement, leaving me vulnerable and exposed, but I refuse to make the same mistake again. I’ll find Aspen no matter the cost and then I’ll make those who harmed her pay. They don’t know who they messed with. I am Ranger, Alpha of McCaw. And Aspen is not just my fated mate. She is the future Luna of my pack. I’ll unleash the hounds of hell to get her back. Aspen: Waking up alone in the woods isn’t as dramatic as it seems. I have skills. My wolf is a badass. And she’s pretty sure Ranger is coming… eventually. But I’m not the only one out here. Wherever here is. The cameras are rolling. Howls of scorned lovers echo in the distance. Our biological clocks are ticking, counting down the coming heat when we’ll be driven by the impulses of the beast. The other female contestants are scared and asking for my help. I’m not sure I’m cut out to be a Luna, but Fate might not give me a chance to decide. Mating season is coming whether I’m prepared or not. From the looks of things, it’s going to be a wild ride. I just hope Ranger gets here in time. AmazonKU
ALPHA’S REJECTED MATE (ALPHA SHIFTER COLLECTION BOOK 22) by Sam Crescent
On the night of her transition, Harper Shen is cruelly rejected and banished by her alpha, by her mate. Mateo Fox doesn’t want her, and he no longer wants her in his pack. For seven years, Harper has had no choice but to live with that rejection. She is part of a new pack now, and she has finally made a life for herself, and she is trying to forget the man who ruined her life. Mateo was not going to mate with a young girl. Harper was too innocent and the pack would have eaten her alive. For the last seven years, he’d been visiting her new pack without her knowing, just so he could be closer, inhale her scent, and allow his wolf to know some semblance of peace. This visit is different. On the way to Harper’s new pack, he picks up a scent and follows it to a human bar. That’s where he sees his mate for the first time in seven years. The smell of her, the beauty—she is not the young girl he rejected, but a woman.
Harper will not forgive. She will not…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
THE WITCH’S ASSISTANT (BITCHCRAFT BOOK ONE) by A T Napoli
VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy
As a twenty-three-year-old college dropout, Clark Crane has nothing to show for himself but three dead-end jobs. So when he becomes the unlikely intern for enigmatic celebrity Charisma Saintly and her “coven” of personal assistants, he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to succeed. Only, he has no idea who—or what—Charisma really is . . .Clark runs headfirst into this new world of midnight rituals, deadly rivalries, and notes passed furtively between Charisma and her VIP clientele. Soon, a mysterious maid warns him to “get out now,” while he still can, but romance is budding with someone he met on the job. Clark isn’t sure what to do or who to believe. After all, he’s told a million girls would kill to be in his position. But when he witnesses Charisma firing one of her assistants by murder and magic, Clark knows one thing’s certain: his boss can be a real witch! It seems no one just quits her glamorous web. Will Clark unravel the coven’s secrets and survive to tell the tale, or will he become the next victim in a cutthroat game of witchcraft and ambition? Amazon AB
THE GODS BELOW ((THE HOLLOW COVENANT BOOK ONE) by Andrea Stewart
A divine war shattered the world leaving humanity in ruins. Desperate for hope, they struck a deal with the devious god Kluehnn: He would restore the world to its former glory, but at a price so steep it would keep the mortals indebted to him for eternity. And, as each land was transformed, so too were its people changed into strange new forms – if they survived at all. Hakara is not willing to pay such a price. Desperate to protect herself, and her sister Rasha, she flees her homeland for the safety of a neighboring kingdom. But when tragedy separates them, Hakara is forced to abandon her beloved sister to an unknown fate. Alone and desperate for answers on the wrong side of the world, Hakara discovers she can channel the magic from the mysterious gems they are forced to mine for Kluehnn. With that discovery comes another: her sister is alive, and only the rebels plotting to destroy the God Pact can help rescue her.
But only if Hakara goes to war against a god.
SCARRED (WITCH’S MATE BOOK THREE) by Paulina Woods
Protected by generational magic for centuries, Amma believed her family home was impenetrable. But when a mysterious fire and ancient enemies wreak havoc during a family reunion, she’s forced to flee into the nearby forest with only a knapsack, a portal spell, and her two dear pet squirrels. Suni had resigned himself to a fate of violence and wartime, despite an all-consuming desire to start a family of his own. After all, what sane woman would want a freakishly large, scarred male as her mate? However, when he stumbles upon an otherworldly witch wandering his village’s lands, he knows fate has finally granted his heart’s desire. But can their newfound union withstand the corrupted High Coven in an age-old battle of good versus evil? AmazonKU
MONSTER OF MY DREAMS (SHADOWS OF THE HEART BOOK ONE) by S R Griffith
Shadowy tentacles are invading my dreams. And I might like it. All I do is work and sleep, an uneventful life, to be sure. Lately when I close my eyes, it feels like there’s something there with me. The shadows touch, probe at me, and there’s no explanation for it outside of the paranormal. What I thought was a figment of imagination turned out to be a fierce shadow daddy with a protective streak. He’s possessive, dangerous, and yet somehow alluring . . . I shouldn’t want this, shouldn’t want him. But he’s everything a normal man isn’t. When my friend goes missing, he’s the only one I can turn to. So I do. Now if only I can escape this with my head–and my heart–intact. AmazonKU
PATHWAYS: CHRONICLES OF TUVANA VOLUME ONE by Elaine Tipping
A cast of heroes from all walks of life leads the charge to stop an ancient empire bent on world domination in this Queer YA graphic novel! An archaeological dig backed by all four countries of Tuvana is meant to shed light on the past while uniting the countries under a similar goal, despite their differences. However, the project takes a sudden dark turn after an unexpected discovery. Communications are lost, family members are missing, there are strange changes in the land and unexpected climate irregularities—all threatening to unravel the tenuous ties that have kept Tuvana at peace for so long. A clever princess, a set of royal twins with two very different personalities, a patient guard looking after an inquisitive scholar, a powerful and mysterious loving couple, and a fun-having street brawler are all pulled slowly from their very different paths through life as they each stumble across parts of a puzzle that, once assembled, could change—or destroy—the future of their world forever. One volume collecting the first nine chapters of the webcomic series, Pathways: Chronicles of Tuvana, featuring updated artwork!
MATED TO MY EX (HAYES BROTHERS BOOK ONE) by Kate Prior
Divorced. Fated Mates. Elise always knew she would run into her ex-husband again, eventually. What she didn’t expect was that he would show up in the community she’s built for herself and reveal that the family she’s been working for is the same family that disapproved of their marriage eight years ago and refused to meet her. Now he’s back in town for his brother’s wedding, the very same one she’s catering. Shawn’s always known that marrying a human went against his pack’s rules. It’s bad enough that she’s become deeply entrenched in his hometown, but when he senses his mate is somewhere nearby, he knows he’s in trouble. It just can’t be his ex-wife. If she was his true mate, he would have knotted in her eight years ago. AmazonKU
OPHELIA’S VAMPIRE (MONSTER RELATIONS BUREAU BOOK THREE) by Leigh Miller
Seven years hasn’t been long enough to forget the bite of Casimir’s rejection. When the Monster Relations Bureau tasks me and Casimir with solving a string of rogue vampire attacks in Boston, I’m quick to let him know I work best alone. But it doesn’t take me long to end up in the crosshairs of the city’s most feared vampire coven, and with no better options, I agree to work the case with Casimir. It puts me under his protection, staying in his opulent Gothic manor and slowly rediscovering the reasons I’ve always found him so darkly irresistible. With a city on edge, a twisted power struggle between corrupt politicians and the covens who’ve silently ruled over Boston for centuries, and the vampire from my past quickly becoming the bane of my present, it’s all I can do to keep Casimir at arm’s length and protect the pride he shattered seven years ago. As we get closer to solving the case, lines blur, danger rises, and all the walls I’ve kept raised against him crack and crumble, until I’m forced to face the fact that I’m just as powerless now as I was then against this vampire and the wicked pleasure of his bite. AmazonKU
SUMMONING MY GRUMPY DEMON BOSS (GRUMPY MONSTER BOSSES BOOK TWO) by Ami Wright
Oops, I just summoned my grumpy demon boss! In my defense, I needed revenge on my cheating ex after he announced his engagement to the woman he left me for. And yeah, I might have been drunk. When Azeroth shows up in my kitchen, my half-baked plan for revenge feels like an afterthought in the face of his dark, dangerous eyes and his chiseled body—who knew he was hiding abs of steel under his business suit? But a summoning is a summoning, and now he’s stuck by my side until I’m satisfied. Fake dating my billionaire demon boss sounds like the perfect revenge right about now. What better way to show I’m so moved on already? Only, the more I get to know the real Azeroth, the more I see a guy who really deserves my love. Our relationship might be fake, but surely there’s no faking the heat that ignites between us every time we touch. My grann told me never trust a demon, but I think I’m falling. I just hope I don’t get my heart broken again. AmazonKU
CELESTIAL MONSTERS (SUNBEARER DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Aiden Thomas
VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy
Teo never thought he could be a Hero. Now, he doesn’t have a choice.
The sun is gone, the Obsidian gods have been released from their prison, and chaos and destruction are wreaking havoc on Reino del Sol. All because Teo refused to sacrifice a fellow semidiós during the Sunbearer Trials. With the world plunged into perpetual night, Teo, his crush Aurelio, and his best friend Niya must journey to the dark wilderness of Los Restos, battling vicious monsters while dealing with guilt, trauma, and a (very distracting) burgeoning romance between Teo and Aurelio. Determined to rescue the captured semidioses and retrieve the Sol Stone, the trio races against the clock to return Sol and their protective light. With it, order can be restored. The future of the whole world is in their hands.
COVEN OF CONSEQUENCE: A GOTHIC ROMANCE (ETERNAL ENEMIES BOOK TWO) by S L Prater
There’s something terribly wrong with the Castleway Circus. When mortals happen inside its big billowy tents, they don’t always come out again, and the clown specters who haunt it won’t leave me alone. My partner, Quiet, insists we go and investigate. I’d rather have my hands nailed to a moving train—better chance of surviving that as a vampire than whatever haunts the circus. She believes the specters who persist in making our lives more difficult mean no harm. They just want our help, she says. I’m not convinced. I want to be of assistance when there’s a case that needs solving, but I have my limits. I won’t give up Quiet. Deep in my bones I know that’s what’s at stake. If we go there, if we surrender to those tents and the mysteries contained inside, I’ll lose the only person I’ve ever loved. But Quiet is certain that if we avoid facing the consequences growing within, I might be forced to give her up anyway. AmazonKU
GRUMPY ORC CEO by Zora Black
An orc walks into an airport bar… And knocks me off my feet. I’ve got the hots for this billionaire hottie. But I need to keep my cool. I know better than to fall head over heels for an orc. Love isn’t easy for me. Especially when I find out…He’s my new boss! I can’t have him. But I can’t stop wanting him either…And I think he wants me, too. We are orc-hestrating something special. But if someone figures us out…I can kiss my time with his company goodbye. In the meantime…I know who I can kiss instead. AmazonKU
THE COTTAGE AROUND THE CORNER by D L Soria
Chanterelle Cottage is Charlie Sparrow’s whole world. The cozy spellshop where she and her moms practice their witchcraft, selling goods and services to the people of small-town Owl’s Hollow, has been in her family for generations. Okay, business has been a little slow and a recent burglary hit their inventory pretty hard. And the bank may not agree to restructure their loan. But Charlie is talented and savvy, and she’ll keep things afloat once her parents finally let her buy into the business as a co-owner. Still, when a competing magecraft firm opens in town, things start to look bleak. After all, everyone knows there’s room for only one magic shop in Owl’s Hollow. So what if Fitz, the mage who owns the new Maven Enterprises, happens to be ridiculously handsome in his ridiculously expensive suits? Who cares that, when Charlie can forget for a moment or two that Fitz is her competitor, things between them are as easy as breathing? None of that matters—because Charlie is not going to get involved with the competition. In this battle of the businesses, she’ll do whatever it takes to make sure Chanterelle Cottage is the last spellshop standing. But when strange supernatural events begin to plague the citizens of Owl’s Hollow, Charlie and Fitz must put their rivalry aside and their magic together to save the town. As they grow closer, it becomes harder for Charlie to keep her carefully drawn line in place—maybe Owl’s Hollow is big enough for a witch and a mage, after all.
DEMON RODEO (CHASING THE BUCKLE BOOK ONE) by Genevive Chamblee
VS Note: MM PNR. Author sez “If Brokeback Mountain, 8 Seconds, Poltergeist, and Supernatural all had an orgy, this would be the lovechild.”
Cajun rodeo star Easton Faucheaux wants to win another bull riding championship but has three problems. First, he hasn’t completely healed from an injury, and his sponsors aren’t convinced he’s still competition material. Second, strange things are happening in the arenas that no one is acknowledging. And third, Royal has inundated every nuance of his thoughts. Not only is Royal his best friend and biggest competition, but he’s also the sexiest man Easton has ever seen. The mere thought of screwing up their friendship is enough to keep Easton’s lips clamped. Royal Guérin has always confided everything to Easton—well, almost everything. He does have one secret…(mire blurb on ebook seller’s page)
HAUNT SWEET HOME by Sarah Pinsker
When aimless twenty-something Mara lands a job as the night-shift production assistant on her cousin’s ghost hunting/home makeover reality TV show Haunt Sweet Home, she quickly determines her new role will require a healthy attitude toward duplicity. But as she hides fog machines in the woods and improvises scares to spook new homeowners, a series of unnerving incidents on set and a creepy new coworker force Mara to confront whether the person she’s truly been deceiving and hiding from all along—is herself.
THE HAUNTING OF MOSCOW HOUSE by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
VS Note: Gothic horror.
It is the summer of 1921, and a group of Bolsheviks have taken over Irina and Lili Goliteva’s ancestral home in Moscow, a stately mansion falling into disrepair and decay. The remaining members of their family are ordered to move into the cramped attic, while the officials take over an entire wing of grand rooms downstairs. The sisters understand it is the way of things and know they must forget their noble upbringing to make their way in this new Soviet Russia. But the house begins to whisper of a traumatic past not as dead as they thought. Eager to escape it and their unwelcome new landlords, Irina and Lili find jobs with the recently arrived American Relief Administration, meant to ease the post-revolutionary famine in Russia. For the sisters, the ARA provides much-needed food and employment, as well as a chance for sensible Irina to help those less fortunate and artistic Lili to express herself for a good cause. It might just lead them to love, too. But at home, the spirits of their deceased family awaken, desperate to impart what really happened to them…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
PHANTASMA (WICKED GAMES) by Kaylie Smith
Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don’t fall in love. When Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize—a single wish. Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals. Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia’s fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life. Ophelia knows she shouldn’t trust him. Blackwell doesn’t seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart. Amazon AB
WHEN HARU WAS HERE by Dustin Thao
After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real when a boy he met last summer in Japan finds his way back into his life. When he least expects it, Haru Tanaka walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him. In a magical turn of events, Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more and more time together, he begins to question what is real. When he starts losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, Eric must finally confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.
HIDDEN TREASURES: BOOK 16 IN THE JERRY MCNEAL SERIES (A PARANORAL SNAPSHOT) by Sherry A Burton
VS Note: Ghost dog.
After a lifetime of dealing with spirits, Jerry McNeal is used to the unexpected. As he moves forward with his new life with April, Max, and the shepherds, he must help them learn to navigate a world where even the simplest of things do not always go as planned. Book sixteen sets the wheels in motion for some major changes for the future McNeal clan with an ominous discovery just weeks before Jerry, April, Max, and their K-9 companions are due to set out on vacation. Their trip promises to be anything but boring when fate alters their course, sending them to DuBois, PA to help Elke and Lina find peace. In true Jerry McNeal fashion, this simple trip will be riddled with spirits in need of Jerry’s services. Never fear, Max and Houdini are more than willing to help save the day. Will Jerry and April have to give up on their plans of building the house of their dreams? Will April learn to trust Jerry enough to discuss her reluctance to choose a wedding date? AmazonKU
HUNTED PACK (TROUBLED MATES BOOK THREE) by Shelly Munro
Her New Year fling vanished without saying goodbye. Learning that he’s the new town cop shocks Claire, and unfortunately, tender feelings have blossomed. Crushing them is almost impossible, and strong, sexy Fergus wants nothing more than a casual friendship. Shifter Fergus Murray hides his dragon status and upholds the human law in small-town Te Anau. A woman shattered his heart, and now he fiercely protects the remnants. Friends, he can do, but nothing more. Until Claire…A werewolf’s murder brings danger to town, and that’s the start of the mysterious crimes and his humongous problems, especially when Claire gets dragged into the middle of the trouble. Amazon NOTE: Book wasn’t up yet on Apple Books or Kobo the day I checked.
FOES TO FLAMES: ENEMIES TO LOVERS AUTUMN ANTHOLOGY by Various
When autumn winds howl and golden leaves emerge, searing hatred transforms into steamy infatuation…Foes to Flames is a collection of six fantasy novellas highlighting the vibrancy of fall and the sizzling heat of enemies to lovers romance. From cozy tales to spicy encounters, feel the flames of autumn rivalries turned romances. Follow witches, fae, and shadow princes as they journey through whimsical worlds or hunt enchanted urban streets. With magic sparking on every page, Foes to Flames is full of feverish banter, clandestine touches, and passionate confessions you don’t want to miss. AmazonKU
HOW TO FLIRT WITH A HELLHOUND (HELLHOUNDS OF PARADISE FALLS BOOK ONE) by Shannon Mae
APPRENTICE TO THE VILLAIN (ASSISTANT AND THE VILLAIN BOOK TWO) by Hannah Nicole MaehrerBut Rennedawn is in grave trouble, and all signs—Kingsley’s included—point to catastrophe. Something peculiar is happening with the kingdom’s magic, and it’s made The Villain’s manor vulnerable to their enemies…including their nemesis, the king. Now it’s time for Evie to face her greatest challenge: protecting The Villain’s lair, all of his nefarious works, and maybe (provided no one finds out) the entire kingdom. No pressure, Evie. It’s time to step out of her comfort zone and learn new skills. Like treason. Dagger work. Conspiring with the enemy. It’s all so…so…delightfully fun. But what happens when the assistant to The Villain is ready to become his apprentice?
HUNT OF THE NIGHT (HEIR ACADEMY BOOK THREE) by KC KeanFate plays funny games. It crowned me a princess, then ripped it away overnight. It gave me the determination to restore my family name, despite the hatred of my kind throughout the kingdom. It gave me the courage to walk through the gates of Heir Academy and fight for what’s mine. But the funny thing about fate is, no matter how much I want to take the reins, it has its own plan for me. This journey has led me through trials and up against enemies I could have never foreseen. Despite all this lies a glimmer of hope in four men I never saw coming. Raiden. Kryll. Brody. Cassian. For better or worse, fate has brought us together and I can no longer fight it. The hunt for the crown has commenced. And only time will tell what fate has in store for me. AmazonKU
ECHOES OF THE RAVEN (THE ELDRYSTONE BOOK TWO) by Ingrid SeymourHowever, an unexpected twist forces them into an uneasy alliance, and they must become partners on a perilous journey to the veil, the gateway to the fae realm. Queen Amira, Valeria’s sister, is planning something terrible against the fae living in Castella, a deed that Valeria vehemently opposes. Desperate to avoid a crisis, Valeria sees reopening the veil as the only solution to save the fae and stop her sister from making a mistake she’ll forever regret. Pursued by the queen’s guards, Valeria and Rífíor journey west accompanied by Jago, Esmeralda and her Romani troop. There are many hazards on the road, more than just Valeria’s and Rífíor’s passionate connection. Valeria seeks answers to Rífíor’s secrets—the truth of his identity, The Eldrystone’s origin, and the mysteries surrounding her mother. Yet, he remains as guarded as ever. Getting answers and opening the veil becomes a race against time, with the fate of the fae hanging in the balance. Can Valeria and Rífíor overcome the lies and betrayals and save the fae from Amira’s misguided anger? Or will their unbridled passion become everyone’s doom? AmazonKU
WHAT THE HEX (BLACKHAVEN MANOR BOOK 11) by Arden Steele
MYSTIC TIDES (ISLE OF ENCHANTMENT MYSTERY BOOK TWO) by Stephanie Damore
THE DEATH KING (DEATH SERIES BOOK ONE) by Penelope BarsettiI sneak out in the middle of the night to steal his dragon, but that backfires in my face—because you can’t steal a dragon. Khazmuda is no mindless beast. He can speak directly into my mind and hear my thoughts in return. The Death King is about to kill me, but Khazmuda changes his mind—because I have the gift. The ability to speak with dragons. The Death King spares my life once again and …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU AB
RAVAGE (RAEGAN OF RUIN BOOK ONE) by A L RookWe promised to stick together. And then they betrayed me. In a world where more children are being born with special abilities, we were six of the ones kidnapped and hidden away for testing and training. We banded together and became a family…until one of us was killed. The others turned on me and left me for dead. Five years later, and I’m on a hunt for vengeance against the organization that’s still stealing and brainwashing gifted kids in secret. It’s all I have left; to rid the world of this evil. Until I realize that they are in this city with the same goal. Aiden. Kellan. Jackson. Dane. Now I need to decide. Do I work with the ones who abandoned me five years ago, or walk away from this city and finish the war by myself? But once they discover I’m here, I learn they have their own plans for me. AmazonKU
A LITTLE SIN: A STEAMY LESBIAN DEMON ROMANCE (COURT OF CHAINS) by Rawnie SaborViolet Kane is perfect. At least, that’s what people are supposed to think. She has the perfect career, the perfect presentation, and, until recently, she was engaged to the perfect man. To everyone around her, she’s perfectly happy. But pretending to be happy is difficult when you’re breaking apart at the seams. Be it with eighty-hour work weeks, nicotine dependency, or dark thoughts of just ending it all… Violet has used nearly every tool available to maintain her performance. If only Violet could trust someone to take that desperate control away. To let her turn off. Something is hunting Reyna Alvarez, and though she knows what it is, it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. When she contacts the Court of Chains for help, she is confined to a secluded forest cabin for her protection. But hiding and submitting isn’t in the nature of a Pride fiend. So when a beautiful, stressed-out, high-strung woman appears at her cozy prison, Reyna proposes a practical arrangement. If Violet Kane were around—on her knees, no less—isolation might even be fun. AmazonKU
HIP TO BE WITCHY (WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 22) by Carol Ridder Aspenson
It’s the big day for Holiday Hills—the opening of the Magical Market, a veritable emporium where the enchanted sell anything and everything from old-world treasures to sparkling baubles. The buzz is thick, and, yeah, even I’ve caught the excitement bug. So, when Bessie roped me into lending a hand at the Enchanted’s booth slinging coffee and treats, how could I say no? Let’s just say, my reputation precedes me. It’s not like I bring trouble, but somehow, trouble—specifically the deadly kind—just has a way of finding me. It’s as if the universe is dropping morbid breadcrumbs and ignoring them isn’t in my nature. What am I supposed to do? Ring up the cops and saunter off? Not on your life…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
MIDNIGHT REIGN: A DARK ACADEMY PARANORMAL REVERSE HAREM (IMMORTAL DESCENT BOOK TWO) by Eve Newton
I thought I knew darkness. I was wrong. I stand at the precipice of two worlds – one I’m destined to inhabit as a creature of the night and the other I have to leave behind. But MistHallow has fallen and my fellow students are disappearing into the night. A sinister faction rises. As the boundaries between light and dark blur, I step deeper into the abyss, I feel myself changing. The woman I was is fading, replaced by something… more. Something dangerous. The reign of shadows has only just begun. AmazonKU
RHYS (OUTBACK SHIFTES BOOK FIVE) by Zoe Chant
Maisie’s been working long, grueling hours as an emergency room nurse in Sydney for what seems like forever – not to mention that she’s just broken up with her useless boyfriend. She’s finally about to take a break: a quick, cheap island holiday up north to tropical Queensland. Sure, it’s not five-star luxury, but two-point-five star luxury is almost as good, right? But now a gorgeous guy has just literally fallen through her apartment window. Which wouldn’t be so bad, but he’s also seriously injured. And some sort of toxic green substance is coming from his wounds. And he’s clearly involved in some pretty top-secret business…
Griffin shifter agent Rhys lives for his work, even if it means being in the shadow of his older brother, Hector. So when the shifter crime-fighting organization he’s dedicated his life to suddenly pins the blame for a failed mission on him and announces that he’s under investigation, it’s not just painful on a personal level – it’s suspicious. It doesn’t help matters when …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
HIS TEMPORARY ALPHA MATE (SWEETWATER PACK BOOK FIVE) by Jax Stewart
The beta sickness has given the betas of the Sweetwater pack a chance at a new life, with the caveat that they must fulfill the conditions set by their goddess, of course. Dalton needs an alpha to make the change. With his first plan thwarted, Dalton finds solace in his growing friendship with Larken. He learns Larken is an alpha he can rely on, someone he could really care for. Larken is struggling. With Dalton, he discovers peace and a deeper friendship than he’s ever known. Being Dalton’s alpha for the testing is a two birds, one stone situation. So what if it comes with complicated feelings? As Dalton finds himself a temporary alpha in Larken, the two grow closer while making Dalton’s dreams come true. Do either of them even want this to be a mating of convenience? The path to happiness isn’t easy. Tensions outside of the pack are higher than ever and temptations to slip into old habits are everywhere for Dalton. To please his goddess, Dalton must stay the course to create the family he’s always yearned for. AmazonKU
CURSE TWO BIRDS WITH ONE SPELL (A WILDWOOD WITCH MYSTERY BOOK EIGHT) by Elle Adams
The Wildwood Coven is in trouble. Robin’s scheming Aunt Shannon has claimed leadership of the coven and now has her sets on Robin’s Head Witch status, too… and Robin knows that if she loses her title and the sceptre that comes with it, the entire town will pay the price. As Robin’s usual team of allies consists of her talking squirrel familiar, her broomstick-riding boyfriend, and her fastidious rule-abiding brother, she joins forces with a group of professional monster hunters who’ve shown up in town. But magical monsters have nothing on a single witch armed with a grudge, a handbook, and a one-way ticket to world domination. Instead, Robin’s last hope might lie with a certain pair of journalists with a habit of unearthing her family’s most closely guarded secrets. AmazonKU
LOST TREASURE (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 22) by Viola Grace
Hara was a competitive ballroom dancer, but her partner betrayed her by telling her community they were lovers. It led to a cascade of aggravation and punishment from her community, and when it came out that he was sleeping with her omega best friend, he was congratulated for getting one of the rare ones, and both of her besties discarded Hara.
She didn’t know what to do and had to leave her family and friends to start over. So, she did. She ends up as a housekeeper in a pride of friendly feline alphas with their two omegas. She occasionally doubles as Ford’s assistant. She ends up stunt-dancing, and that spurs Ford to find her alpha. She has a very specific adaptation, and it needs a very specific alpha. A meeting in a museum sends her across the world and to an island that doesn’t greet her warmly. It’s all right; she’s a treasure to any who meets her, and eventually, she starts to believe it.
DEADLY LITTLE GAMES (FOUR WAYS TO FATE BOOK TWO) by Sara C Roethle
The day I met the devil was the day my life began. A life of embracing my magic and discovering the truth of my past. The truth about everything. Even a few things that should have stayed buried. When mysterious notes start appearing on my person telling me not to trust the elves, I’m led to question Elena‘s motives. Which means I also have to question the handsome and aloof elven wizard she talked into helping me. Crispin might be my best chance of finding my mother, but he also has a bad habit of being reckless with his magic. Plus, I’m not sure how to trust a man who can drive through the city with zero road rage. There’s obviously something terribly wrong with him. When crazed fairies chase us out of town, it will be a race toward the truth. A race I would have gladly bowed out of had I known I might lose one of the goblins who was slowly winning my heart. AmazonKU
HATE HEX by Gina LaManna
Trixie Gardens is one average witch, thank you very much. A down-on-her luck taxi driver in the paranormal section of New York, Trixie has spent a lifetime repressing her magic. Until one night, she meets a grumpy, devilishly handsome vampire in a dark alley, and she accidentally activates her powers by shooting the cork from a cheap cabernet bottle at his face. It turns out the vampire is none other than Dominic Kent—the stormy, rough-around-the-edges billionaire who owns Trixie’s apartment building. When she discovers Dominic is trying to kick her out of the only place she’s ever called home (and did she mention rent-controlled?), it’s hate at first sight. After Trixie puts a teeny, tiny hex on her new nemesis, Dom retaliates in a big way. It’s all clever enchantments and witty curses, until Dominic’s brother suddenly returns, hellbent on revenge. When things turn deadly, Dominic and Trixie must bond together to survive. As Dom and Trixie fight to stay alive, they try to ignore the electricity crackling between them that’s got nothing to do with magic. However, before she knows it, Trixie finds herself wondering why the line between hate and love feels like it’s so thin it might have vanished entirely. AmazonKU AB
GUARDING THE WITNESS (SAPPHIC SECURITY BOOK THREE) by Reba Bale
VS Note: Vampires.
Martha – Growing up between two worlds wasn’t easy, that’s why I joined the military the minute I was old enough to leave home. Being part of an elite supernatural unit was a great experience, but when I retired and joined Sapphic Security, that’s where I began to shine. My ability to blend into any situation makes me a great bodyguard, until I meet the woman who makes me want to get noticed. Emily – No one notices the mousy nerd working in accounting, which is how I happened to overhear something I shouldn’t have. It turns out our company’s CEO is part of the mafia, and he’s mixed up in some nefarious activities. I should have ignored what I heard, instead I did some investigating and shared my findings with the police. Needless to say, my old boss isn’t too happy, and now he’s got a hit out on me. The FBI arranges for me to have my own personal protection detail to keep me safe until the trial. Martha is sexy and sophisticated and also not fully human. I thought vampires and shape shifters were just fairy tales, just like love at first sight, but when I meet Martha, I realize fairy tales can actually come true. But there’s no way a strong and glamorous security agent is going to notice someone like me. I just wish I could kiss her before I wind up dead. AmazonKU AB
THE ALPHA’S FATED CHOICE (THE ALPHA’S FATED ENCOUNTER TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Jaymin Snow
Sophia – There’s no mercy in the ring, not for a masked shifter like me.
My caged wolf is a secret I must protect at all costs. I fight, win, hide and survive, until he shows up. An alpha that breaks down my walls. He rejects me without hesitation, breaking my heart. But I can’t deny the mate bond that pulls me to him. When my secrets catch up to me, he’s the only one I can trust. The catch? He’s here to capture me. Alexis – I came to the underground fights for one reason. To find the Silver Wolf and avenge my pack Love? That’s not part of the plan, especially with my engagement. But fate throws me a curveball, Sophia. She’s my fated mate, bound to me by the moon. I reject her immediately. With rival packs closing in, time is running out. But nothing could have prepared me for the truth. What if the Silver Wolf I’ve been hunting… is the same one I rejected? AmazonKU
A DAWN OF GODS AND FURY (FATE & FLAME BOOK FOUR) by K A Tucker
“Prophecy always finds a way.” The will of the fates has come to pass. Monsters swarm from the depths, while dragons soar overhead. And the throne of Islor lies vacant… but not for long. Fleeing the merciless sirens, Tyree and Annika find themselves stranded on a distant shore. Forced together to survive, they find old magics and terrifying new enemies. For Romeria and Zander, the long-held secrets of the casters’ magic reveal a chance to finally master the power that has held all their lives in the balance for too long. But with power comes betrayal. And sacrifices must be made.
EVERY WHICH WAY BUT GONE (MAGICAL MISFITS MYSTERIES BOOK 15) by K E O’Connor
My world crumbles as Zandra, my beloved witch, vanishes without a trace, taking my magical stones with her. As desperation claws at my heart, Crimson Cove erupts in chaos—when a renowned fungi expert is found murdered at the mushroom festival. Caught between two mysteries, I can’t shake the feeling that this death and Zandra’s disappearance are intertwined. With my feline friend Sage mourning her own missing witch, we dive into a web of secrets. Every suspect—from the victim’s calculating father to his airheaded girlfriend—has something to hide. But what will I uncover? And how will we get to the truth? As I unravel each clue, the stakes skyrocket. Angel Force’s suspicious behavior, the town’s obsession with fungi, and a looming darkness I can’t quite name, all point to something more sinister than a simple murder. Time is running out. To save Zandra and unmask a killer, I’ll need every ounce of feline cunning. Be warned: once this cat’s on the prowl, no secret is safe. AmazonKU
FORCED PREGNANT MATE (SILVER MEADOWS WOLVES BOOK TWO) by Ruby Knoxx
I’m offered up for an arranged marriage with…the special ops wolf who rejected me. Once I was sure he was my mate, the one to take my innocence. But he shattered my dream. Now my pack needs a bride to strengthen pack alliances, and they pick the useless one: me. And so I’m dragged to my new husband…only to find out he’s the wolf who broke me. I’ve been yearning for freedom for so long. Freedom from my abusive family. Freedom from my past. But the past comes back to haunt me when I’m presented as his new mate. He says he needs a virgin like me to be his bride. And so I have to stay with him and fulfil my duties. We’re all alone and there’s nothing to stop him from finally taking my innocence. I tell him he can take my body, but my heart will never be his again. Yet the way he touches my vulnerable curves melts my inner resistance. And the way he knocks me up breaks the brittle walls I so carefully tried to put up. Will my cruel wolf claim his pregnant mate fully? AmazonKU
BITTEN IN THE WILD: IZORA’S STORY (STARSCALE MATES BOOK TWO) by Maggie Hemlock
VS Note: MM PNR
While exploring the forests of Starscale 1, Izora, the healer of the Medwin 2, is snatched into the sky by a strange wild born dragon and taken for the ride of his life. Adjusting to life in the forest takes time but each day he falls more in love with Nycto. His disappearance causes some tension, but when an accident leads to a clue about how they might connect the Starscale worlds to the rest of the universe the group pulls together to try to unravel the mystery. Will love be enough to overcome the differences between the newly met true-mates? AmazonKU
DEVASTATION (LEGENDARY SHIFTERS BOOK TWO) by Elizabeth N Harris
He hated humans. They were a pestilence against his kind. Humans should have been exterminated millennia ago. How they still survived and thrived was beyond him. They had no appreciation for the world they lived in, sickening and destroying it until there would be nothing left. Not in his domain. He was king there, and he was fighting back. What a shame there were only so many hours in a day.
Keeping the oceans and seas clean meant everything to her. Some called her a hero, others called her an eco-warrior, and her enemies simply hated her and put a hit out on her. But none of it stopped her. Pollute the oceans, and in she would swoop, with live footage of what was happening. Her luck was golden until one night when she attacked a leaking ship and came across a nightmare. She wasn’t alone in her endeavours. A warrior of God who’d taken on the sins of humans, he really didn’t want to engage with them. His brother’s recognition of his own mate hadn’t soothed his anger towards humankind. He understood the hope his brothers and sisters felt. One of them had found their mate, which meant they might have one out there, too. He was dismissive until he attacked a ship and spotted a pair of frightened green eyes. He recognised but dismissed her. Until …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
DAWN OF THE WHITE WITCH (KINGDOMS OF LIGHT AND SHADOW BOOK ONE) by C R Lee
VS Note: Cliffhanger.
Given the choice between him and the hangman’s noose… She’d pick the noose. Abandoned by her human father to be raised among the fae healers of Duje, half-breed Katya prefers to keep to the shadows and far away from her stepfather’s cane. When he is suddenly called to court, her stepfather forces Katya to come along and spy on the crown. His instructions are simple: watch, listen and don’t get killed. But nothing about court life is simple, and Katya soon finds herself thrust into the center of a political storm, her every move monitored by the prince’s fearsome head of guard, Aemon Cregg. Aemon is as deadly as he is beautiful. He’s also cocky, hotheaded, and intent on infuriating Katya any chance he gets. But though he sets her temper aflame, the heat that burns between them is undeniable. Yet even Aemon can’t protect her when the king calls for Katya’s arrest. Terrified and alone, she taps into a forbidden magic to escape. Now, she’s running for her life, and Aemon is hot on her trail. But in the depths of the mountains, an even more insidious threat awaits, one that will bring into question everything Katya thought she knew about her kingdom, her people and herself. AmazonKU
THE SINNER (BLACK ARROWHEAD SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Dannika Dark
Cecilia is an introvert who rarely leaves the house, but she must overcome her fears in order to sell her late father’s extensive book collection. When she encounters a handsome wolf from her past, her world turns upside down. She can’t seem to escape him, and the secret they share could destroy her life. Archer Swift is a Casanova who doesn’t believe in love. That is, until he bumps into a mysterious woman he never expected to see again. Cecilia is generous, sweet, and doesn’t treat him differently because of his disability. She’s also taken. When he becomes pals with her charismatic boyfriend, he discovers things aren’t what they seem. Now Archer must uncover the truth before it’s too late. Two strangers are thrown together by chance, but can their love survive the clutches of a monster? Love takes courage.
THE ALPHA’S BRIDE by Umme Kulsum
One deal, one mistake, one impossible choice. All I ever wanted was to escape the world of wolves – not be forced into a loveless marriage with Ashton, the Alpha of Nightclaw, and be tied down forever. But being the only human in a pack of wolves, my desires mattered little. Desperate to stop the wedding, I make a mistake — one that makes Ashton realize how much we both despise this mating. So he offers me a deal: marry him, give him an heir, and then I can walk away, leaving Nightclaw and him behind forever. I take the deal, knowing it is my only way out, believing I can walk away unscathed. When love is the last thing you expect, it becomes the only thing you need. We tie the knot, and he claims me as his Luna. But as I get to know him, I do the one thing I swore I wouldn’t – I fall in love with the Alpha. The man who had vowed to let me go now held my heart in his hands. He was bound to me by duty, but he claimed my heart by choice. AmazonKU
HIS STUBBORN MATE (ALASKAN TAILS BOOK NINE) by Delta James
After a late-night emergency call, veterinarian Amanda Adams crashes her SUV deep in the forest, left teetering on the edge of life. Park ranger Rance Manville, rugged and mysterious, finds her amidst the wreckage and makes a desperate choice—he gives her some of his own blood to save her. But Rance isn’t just any man; he’s a bear-shifter, and his blood carries unforeseen consequences. During Amanda’s recovery, she begins to notice strange and unsettling changes within herself—heightened senses, unnatural strength, and an inexplicable bond with the forest. Rance knows the truth: his blood has triggered Amanda’s transformation, pulling her into a hidden world she never imagined. As Amanda struggles to unravel the mystery of her new reality, she and Rance are irresistibly drawn to each other, their connection deepening as they confront the dangers of the forest together. But with a hunter determined to destroy all shifters closing in, Amanda and Rance must navigate their growing feelings and the peril that threatens to tear them apart. Can Rance protect Amanda from the dangers that lurk in the forest’s heart, or will the secrets tear them apart? AmazonKU
HER BLOOD REVENGE: BOOK TWO OF THE CRIMSON COVENANT SERIES by M J Lawrie
I have three sexy-as-hell, bloodthirsty witch killers determined to make me love them even though they broke my mind, body and heart into a million pieces. They are the reason the blood queen is back, and she’s determined to restart a war that almost destroyed us all. Her dark army has resurfaced. My ex has joined her ranks, determined to make me pay for what I did to him. And for some reason, they need me to achieve whatever dark desires they have planned. My blood magic is growing stronger and taking on a life of its own. Almost as if something is calling to it. Something dark and ancient. It makes me powerful, but the stronger I get, the less of my soul there is. Strangely, I’m okay with that. My captors, however, are determined to save my soul and prove that I’m where I belong. With them. In love. And the most powerful earth witch I can be. But I’m a monster of their making. A monster with teeth and a taste for their blood. A monster that wants revenge and is willing to do anything to get it. Even sell my soul to the darkness calling out to me. The lines between love, lust and hate are furiously blurred between us all. But creatures like us don’t know how to love. So, game on, my beautiful monsters. Your pixie is out for blood. AmazonKU
HAVOC’S FOX: A LEGACY NOVEL by Sandra R Neeley
Fated mates shouldn’t know each other as children. They should be able to grow, experience and evolve just like everyone else, then find their mates after they’ve grownup. Unfortunately for Havoc and Analise, they grew up together from infancy. Mistakes were made, hearts were broken, and they went their separate ways. But now, fate is tired of waiting. It’s time to see this thing through. Years ago, Analise walked away from family, home, and all that she held dear. She’d had no choice, either walk away, or suffocate from the unending pain surrounding everything that once represented safety to her. It turned out to be the right decision at the time. Her life is more than she’d ever dreamed it would be. She travels the world visiting various archaeological digs and is highly respected in her field of artifact identification and restoration. She’s got a friend to spend time with when it’s convenient for her, who’d very much like to be called more than friend. And she’s moved on from the heartbreak of her childhood. She’s fulfilled, more-or-less. Havoc has spent the last six years raising his daughter, being both father and mother to her. She’s what keeps him going. He’s not interested in…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
SOULBOUND SHADOWS: PART ONE by Skye Wilson
He steps out of the shadows, sending a chill straight through my soul. Eyes the deepest shade of amethyst pierced mine. His cold, handsome features tell me everything I need to know—vampire. But Gabriel de Montclair is not just any vampire. He’s the ancient Vampire Prince.
Like me, he’s looking for something. I’m a paranormal investigator searching for a powerful supernatural artifact, and he’s investigating a series of mysterious disappearances among the vampire clans. I could never trust him, but if I agree to help him, he will aid me in finding answers about my unknown past and unique witchcraft. But as we grapple to survive the deadly forces conspiring against me, I learn that I’m not the only one haunted by a dark past. It seems our fates have been intertwined since the beginning, and the dangerous, forbidden desire sparking between us has the power to destroy everything. AmazonKU
SPELLBOUND by Chastity Bowlin
Desmond Crane is a confirmed bachelor, always running from love…Accompanying his widowed sister back to her home in Lincolnshire, he finds himself in a most unusual situation. A woman—dark haired and mysterious—has quite literally struck him dumb. From the first sight of her, he knows his life has been irrevocably altered. Because with a single look, he knows this is the woman who was meant to be his. Belladonna Goodwynne is more than just scandalous… she’s rumored to be in league with the devil. Or at least that’s what the local vicar would have everyone believe. Living in a small cottage on the edge of the village, she’s content to simply be left alone. But a meddling and well meaning friend has put her in a position that she had never imagined—succumbing to her family’s curse to love instantly and tragically. Because no Goodwynne woman will ever find happiness. Love, for all that have come before her, is merely the stepping stone to tragedy and heart break. Proximity breeds complications…When Desmond is injured in a most mysterious way, he finds his way to Belladonna’s cottage. While she attempts to nurse him back to health, they are discovered. Scandal and honor both demand they marry. But Belladonna vows she will not love him. She will not doom him by giving her heart. But when ‘witch’ is whispered on the wind, trouble always follows…And perhaps it isn’t Desmond whose doom has been foretold. AmazonKU
LOVE AND OTHER CONSPIRACIES by Mallory Marlowe
Hallie Barrett’s life has imploded after she’s dumped by her hotshot ex, who also happens to be her coworker and the star of the online series she was producing. Without a new show to present for the company competition, she’ll be out of a job. But inspiration can come from the strangest places . . . like the most handsome guy she’s ever seen passionately discussing Bigfoot on a late-night docuseries. Hayden Hargrove made a name for himself as a cryptid expert on his hit podcast, and is intrigued by the plucky, blue-haired producer who offers him the opportunity to lead his own web show. When the production team sees that Hayden’s solo on-screen presence is bad enough to make a ghost blanch, Hallie jumps on camera too, hitting him (and his cryptids) with a healthy dose of skepticism—and enough chemistry to electrify their show to the top of the competition. As Hayden and Hallie investigate the unknown, they unearth feelings for each other that shake their beliefs to the core. In their search for Mothman, aliens, and the truth, the most elusive discovery might just be learning to love again.
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“New” is generally plus or minus a week or two. I try to catch up on ones I missed in recent months. And I may mention ‘special items’.
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 do NOT cover every single new release in SFR/FantasyR/PNR. I never have. That would be an impossible task for any human! I assemble my list by hand every week based on various informal inputs, and I do curate the list to some extent…
Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
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