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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CLAIMED BY THE ALIEN BARBARIAN (BRIDES OF THE ZULDRUX WARRIORS BOOK THREE) by Ava Ross

Kerry: After I’m taken from Earth and dropped in an alien forest on a distant planet, I resign myself to never going home. There went my dream of finding someone to love. Then a gorgeous, blue-skinned and severely wounded alien stumbles into my campsite and collapses on the ground beside me. As I nurse him back to health, I start wondering if this seven-foot-tall, muscle-bound guy with shadows flickering in his teal eyes could be the one. Nevarn tells me he was traveling to the clan he grew up in, that he was banished for a crime he didn’t commit, and that he’s going to prove his innocence. When he asks me to help him, I realize there’s no place I’d rather be than at his side. Nevarn: After I was banished from my birth clan, I created a new life for myself in the forest far from home. But my banishment is over, and I’m determined to find out who framed me and find justice. On the way, I’m attacked and left for dead, and a beautiful human woman, Kerry, saves my life. When a symbol appears on my wrist, I know she’s my fated mate. She agrees to travel with me, and I see this as my chance to show her all a Zuldruxian male has to offer. But someone is following us, and it’s clear they’ll do anything to keep us from reaching our destination. I’d burn the world down to protect Kerry, but will we survive long enough to fall in love?   AmazonKU

BARBARIANS’ TREAT: AN ICE PLANET NOVELLA by Ruby Dixon

VS Note: First serialized on her website.

The brutal season is underway and the sa-khui tribe needs a break. What better way to shake things up than to celebrate another one of those strange human holidays? Claire suggests that Croatoan’s people enjoy Halloween, and the fun begins as everyone joins in. There are costumes! Vegetable carvings! An ice maze! And a surprise for a beloved couple. This novella features fluff, fluff and more fluff. It’s just some happy holiday fun and involves no dramatic plot lines.     AmazonKU

GUARDED BY AN ALIEN ASSASSIN by Honey Phillips

When Julie’s past comes back to haunt her, she finds an unexpected savior in the form of a towering, blue-skinned alien with a fierce scowl and muscles for days. She should be terrified. Instead she wants to get closer – much closer – to the brooding warrior, and not just because of the safety he promises. Q’tar’s mission is simple: eliminate his target and get the hell off of Earth. His bodyguard role is only temporary – until he’s ordered to protect a tiny, adorable female. Now all he wants is Julie – in his arms and in his bed. Forever. He’s finally found the mate he never thought he’d have, but can he keep her? Or will the truth of his identity destroy their chance at happiness?     AmazonKU

MARKED FOR VENGEANCE (CRASHED AND CLAIMED BOOK SIX) by Susan Hayes

She thought she was too old for adventure… until it blew up her ship. 
Protecting her client while they cruised around the galaxy was easy work. At least it was until all hell broke loose. Now Loris is stuck on a hostile planet with poisonous flora, dangerous fauna, and a cocky-as-hell alien with big horns, broad shoulders, and an ego the size of a planet.
She needs to do her job. He’s decided she needs him. The longer they’re together, the more she wonders if he might be right…or if she’s losing her mind as well as her heart.     AmazonKU

ONLY COLD DEPTHS: A GALACTIC BONDS BOOK by Jennifer Estep

A WOMAN WHO CAN’T CONTROL HER POWER . . .Everyone knows the name Vesper Quill. I used to be a lowly lab rat working in a Regal-owned corporation, but thanks to my truebond with Kyrion Caldaren, I’m now one of the most wanted fugitives in the Archipelago Galaxy.
Kyrion and I have spent the last few weeks avoiding bounty hunters, along with the Arrows, the elite Imperium warriors tasked with capturing us. Now we’ve journeyed to a distant planet that’s supposed to be a refuge for truebonded couples, but when new enemies appear, we’re once again in grave danger. As a seer, inventor, and engineer, I’m skilled at figuring out how things work, but I can’t quite understand my growing magic and newfound psionic abilities. The clock is ticking, and if I don’t figure out how to tap into my power, I’ll doom myself to a gruesome fate, along with Kyrion. A MAN WHO CAN’T LET GO OF HIS FEAR . . .As Kyrion Caldaren, I’m used to being respected and feared, especially given my telekinesis, telepathy, telempathy, and other powerful psionic abilities. What I’m not used to is being on the run, but as a rogue Arrow, I’ll do anything to protect Vesper. Just when I think we’ve finally reached a safe haven, trouble finds us again, reigniting all my fears about losing Vesper. When the cold depths of our enemies’ plan are finally revealed, the truth is more terrifying than anything I could imagine. Soon Vesper and I are fighting for our lives again, but even with our growing truebond power, this is one battle we might not survive.

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SVEN: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case

Slowly coming around her face hurt. For a moment she couldn’t remember what happened and then it came flooding back. The shadow lying over her a strong reminder. He was bleeding. Badly. Glancing around she saw the three bodies on the floor. They’d come charging in as she was doctoring him. He’d been in a battle. Helping him to the bed the raiders burst in. His leg was nearly clean off. Even so, the Empire male took on all three as she evaded strikes grabbing an injector slamming it in to one that was about to stab him in the back…(more excerpt on book seller’s page)     AmazonKU

HIS BRAZEN BRIDE (EARTHLY POSSESSIONS BOOK ONE) by Jinx Layne

GWEN – Crashing my boss’s wedding was supposed to be a bit of rebellious fun. Free cake, bad dancing, and expensive champagne—what could go wrong? Alien invaders, that’s what. Evil ones that abduct me and my two best friends. I know. It sounds like a bad sci-fi movie. I wish! Since now I’m stranded on a war-torn planet, my besties missing, and my only hope is a huge, growly, copper-skinned king who looks like he’d rather toss me into space than help me. Then his sister drops a cosmic-sized bomb: This brooding king and I are fated mates. Ridiculous, right?But all at once, I have the upper hand. If marrying this musclebound tyrant is what it takes to save my friends, then I’ll do it. He just better not expect me to make it easy for him. RYZ – This tiny, fiery human is a pain in my royal backside. She’s stubborn, shrewd, and utterly irresistible—so help me, stars! Marrying her is the last thing I want to do, but if it keeps my people in line, then so be it. She’s demanding I risk everything to find her friends, and she’s not taking no for an answer. But just when I think I’ve got a handle on things, she’s captured by the enemy, and suddenly, keeping my heart out of the equation is the hardest mission I’ve ever faced. Because no one touches my bride.

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STAR BRIGHT (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) (BIG SKY ALIEN MAIL ORDER BRIDES BOOK 22) by Elsa Jade

After getting dumped right before a Caribbean Christmas, Darcy needed a place to spend the holiday. Petsitting at a mysterious resort in Montana, while the whole place is closed for a winter break, seems like exactly what she wants: peaceful, quiet, and alone. Until a spaceship—?!?!?—makes a very hard landing on the back patio. Now she’s getting a crash course in drakling head wounds, interstellar hardware, and hearts broken worse than hers. This catastrophe definitely calls for extra whipped cream with chocolate sprinkles. The universe might be near infinite, but sometimes it’s the littlest things—whether wrapped in ribbons or unwrapped in the middle of the night—that matter most. Happy Holidays!

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CLAUS: INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY (VAXXLIAN ALIEN MAIL ORDER BRIDES BOOK SEVEN) by Sue Mercury and Sue Lyndon

On war-torn Earth, former interstellar translator Aubrey struggles to raise her late sister’s three young boys. It’s not easy when resources are scarce, her hometown is embroiled in civil unrest, and her ex-fiancé keeps causing trouble. But she’s determined to make a happy life for her nephews. Whatever it takes, she’ll keep them safe and fed and ensure they feel loved. She also hopes to make the upcoming holiday season as magical as possible. Vaxxlian warrior Claus is on a mission to find a human wife. He signs up for Vaxxlian Alien Mail Order Brides and travels to Earth, only to learn his assigned mate has tragically passed away. The petite female who delivers this news is the sister of his intended mate, and Claus is quick to propose a marriage of convenience between Aubrey and himself…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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CITRINE: ALIEN HUNTING GROUNDS BOOK THREE (DELIVERANCE) by Kyla Breene

Eli – In some sort of sick joke, I finally find the courage to give my stepfather exactly what he deserves, just to end up kidnapped, then stuck on an alien island with one of the most violent beings imaginable.
The octo-man says he’s just biding his time until he can make a meal out of me, and I know I only have so much time to convince him there is a different way to live. That we are only as strong as the people we have around us. All I get in return are blank, shark-eyed looks, but I’m determined to convince him. It’s that, or death. If it takes me a thousand words to make him understand, well, then that’s what it takes. Wroahk – 
There’s something very wrong with me and I will hunt down every one of those gray slimes for taking me from my world. She’s disgusting, won’t stop talking, smells terrible, and I should have killed her the moment I saw her. Except I couldn’t. Instead, I’m protecting her. Not that she makes it easy. She has the worst survival instincts of anyone I’ve ever met, and since I have decided no one can hurt her, not even herself, my life will never be the same. Yes, I will make those slimes scream as I tear them into pieces and feast.      AmazonKU

XERXES DESCENDANT: BOOK ONE OF THE HOUSE EPSILON DUOLOGY by Adelaide Blaike

With planet Earth in ruins and billions of people dead, Kyle Randall knows he’s got it better than most. Even if the power goes out too often, he’s never seen the sun, and the runes that keep the last of the great cities in the air are starting to fail. Even if Kyle can’t shake his attraction to his emotionally unavailable boss, the master of one of the lower city brothels who seems frustratingly determined to keep  things professional between them. And then there’s the ex-client who wants revenge on Kyle, all the people mysteriously going missing, and whatever shady dealings are happening in the bowels of the city. But that’s all survivable, right? Right?     AmazonKU

SAVING THE ALIEN CHIEFTAIN (THE KLENDATHIAN CYCLE BOOK TWO) by Lara Roth and Selina Sky

VS Note: Not a fan of the cover.

Roxanne – Just when I thought I’d found my happily ever after with Krogoth, the universe threw us another curveball. My alien chieftain is facing execution, and our future is on hold. The solution? I have to complete the “Proving” – a challenge that’s claimed seasoned Klendathian warriors. Me, a human who recently had never left Earth! I’ve got to navigate a deadly alien wilderness, outrun monsters, and outsmart rivals who want me dead. It’s terrifying, but I won’t let Krogoth down. I’ve come too far, loved too deeply to give up now. This human might be out of her depth, but I’m ready to show this alien world what I’m made of. Krogoth’s life depends on it – and so does our love. Krogoth – By the Gods, what have I done? I’ve brought Roxanne to Klendathor, and now my life hangs in the balance. She’s unlike any creature I’ve encountered…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

SUNDER (DERIDIA BOOK 12) by Catherine Miller

Orma has always been different, able to see the shimmering bonds that connect people in ways no one else can. But her gift, a secret she’s been forced to hide, has made her an outsider in her own home. As whispers of her oddness grow louder, her world becomes smaller, confined by the walls of fear and misunderstanding. When Orma feels the pull of a powerful bond—a connection she was too young to discover—her once-hidden ability threatens to unravel everything. Drawn to a mysterious stranger she shouldn’t know, her parents face a terrible choice. Surrender their daughter, or attempt the unthinkable. Caught between family, love, and a gift she never wanted, once grown, Orma must face choices of her own. To hide, plagued with pains and a ceaseless ache for the one she lost. Or to be brave and find the one meant to be hers.   AmazonKU

TRUST IN TOMORROW (THE STRONGHOLD BOOK TWO) by Dana Sweeney

Demetri – When the world ended, I came to the Stronghold and joined their military. Even made it to the helmet corps with the best and brightest. Life in the barracks is a nonstop party, everyone living like there’s no tomorrow. Let’s face it, there probably isn’t. When my friends joined a resistance movement against the rich jerks who run this place, we needed a place to meet. The library would be perfect if it wasn’t for the librarian being a total snoop. I offered to chat her up for the greater good… and because I can’t stop thinking about her. Save the world, get the girl. Win-win. Stella – I arrived in the city weeks before the world ended. I thought I was living a fairy tale, engaged to a prince… but the fantasy was dead even before the dead started to rise. Officially in mourning for my fiancé, I run the library and try to avoid attention. Yet somehow, I’ve caught the eye of a handsome soldier. He makes me long for freedom, control over my fate. But this elite society considers me an asset; they will never let me go without a fight. How do I know so much about the Stronghold? I helped build it.     AmazonKU

TO QUENCH HER THIRST: KINDRED TALES  (BEASTS OF THE KINDRED BOOK NINE) by Evangeline Anderson

When Addie gets invited to a mysterious planet called Crimson Moon to observe their religious rituals, she jumps at the chance. Her grumpy Kindred protector, Drago, disapproves but Addie won’t listen. Of course, she starts to feel differently when she gets to Crimson Moon she finds out she’s supposed to participate in the ritual, which involves giant spiders and a cup full of poison. But by then it’s too late to back out.
Drago is a Drake Kindred with a Primal Drake inside. Since it can’t be tamed, he doesn’t dare to let it out. The problem is, the Drake has decided that Addison is their Fated Mate. Drago knows he can never claim her—he can only act as her Protector. But can he keep her safe from the deadly consequences of the Crimson Moon Choosing ceremony where she will soon be crowned the Queen of Night? And what happens when she develops a taste for blood and some urgent sexual cravings that must be satisfied?

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DIANE’S DOUBLE DILEMMA: MALES OF MUTANG BOOK TWO by Lynne Fitzpatrick 

Sometimes, making the best of a bad situation can blow up in your face. With a declining population of men, Earth’s government decides to enact strict fertility laws in an attempt to stabilize the population. Detective Diane McGovern chose to use the new fertility laws that favored cops to her advantage until her pretesting uncovered a potentially deadly secret. Unfortunately, influential people could use this secret to take down Diane and her entire family. Forced to flee Earth as a Galactic Alliance Protectorate (GAP) exchange program member, Diane is given an impossible mission. Her success or failure will ensure not only her survival but potentially humanity’s very existence. En route to her new assignment, Diane’s ship comes under attack. A unit of GAP officers rescues them, but she ends up in an escape pod with two GAP officers. Landing on a potentially hostile planet, Diane must ask herself if she can trust her two new teammates with her life and secrets. Thrown into a perilous situation, Diane must navigate her new reality. With her partner by her side, can Diane find the allies she needs to thrive in her new assignment? Can she risk her heart with not one but two males?   AmazonKU

MAAR’S GIRL by Athena Storm

I had one job. To kill her. I fell in love with her instead. War is hell. It’s even worse when you’re a hitman sent to a warzone to kill your target.
Her shuttle was trying to get out before the invaders arrived. I killed her bodyguard. But then I saw her from a distance. She was so damn beautiful. I fell in love at that moment. No way could I hurt a hair on her body. I had to save her instead. The invaders were coming. And I turned from a hitman…to a protector. I kept them at bay till the shuttle took off.
She thought it was her bodyguard that saved her. It was me. Once she was safe, I swapped identities with the dead bodyguard. When the smoke cleared and rescuers finally found me, they called me a hero.
Gave me a medal and sent me to a hospital to heal. That’s where I met a nurse whose job was to care for me. I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was her. She felt like she owed me her life. I knew my job even now was to take it. And now all I can think is…Do I kill my fated mate? Or do I wait for my employers to kill me?     AmazonKU

STEELE NOVA: CYBORN GUARDIAN by Clarissa Lake and Christine Myers

Steele – I’m a cyborg protector, trained to defend and fight. My latest mission with the team was to take down an alien Mesaarkan base hidden in the Montana Rockies. The Mesaarkans were kidnapping humans, shipping them off-world to be sold as slaves. As I swept through their quarters, searching for captives, I found something I never expected—my genetic mate, being tortured by a Saark. I killed him without hesitation. This wasn’t how I imagined finding her, but Zaya is mine now. I’ll do whatever it takes to help her heal and show her the love and protection she deserves. Zaya – Steele is the cyborg mate I’d hoped for—my savior, bursting into my prison like a hero from a romance novel. He rescued me from the nightmare of alien captivity, and from the moment I saw him, I knew I was safe. We’re strangers, but the attraction between us is undeniable. Now, we have to figure out how to fit our lives together. It’s impossible not to fall for a big, handsome cyborg who dedicates himself to making my world better. In his arms, I can forget everything—except how much I want him. But just when I thought we had a future, the aliens came back.     Amazon     NOTE: Not yet on Apple Books or KOBO on the day I checked.

THE RECKONING (THE MENDOVAN ALLIANCE CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by Angelica Grymm

They thought the Xjaran had been subdued. They thought they were safe. They thought wrong. Kai’a is eager to accept her new commission as a pilot aboard the Lightship Odin to join the fight to protect the Alliance worlds. It also places her right under the supervision of the man she loves, a love she knows will never be returned. Mak Corbin isn’t ready to accept Kai’a onto his flight deck. Not with his unspoken, all-consuming, forbidden attraction to her. She’s out of bounds, and he already has a squadron of pilots to look after. One more – this particular one – might just break him. But when the Xjaran attack the heart of the Alliance itself, Kai’a’s shuttle goes silent. Fear and uncertainty decimates long-standing accords between species. Now Mak has to choose between what little is left of his shattered soul, and battling to hold the remnants of the Alliance together.     AmazonKU

ALIEN’S SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE (CELESTIAL MATES CHRONICLES BOOK 13) by N R Star

The war has taken over our lives and I wish that it would just end. The pain of not knowing if he will come home, it is destroying me on the inside. I don’t know what to do. Troy, the commander of the army. A sexy, intense alien warrior who knows how to fight and win. He makes me feel everything and I know he loves me, but I feel like he loves the war more. I give him an ultimatum, warning him that I will walk away.
It doesn’t matter if it kills me in the process, I have to make sure that he knows how I feel. I don’t know how he will take it but it’s the only thing for me to do. But I should have known the minute that I told him I would walk, he would make sure that it would NEVER be an option.    AmazonKU

3013 WONDERLAND by Laurie Roma

After escaping hell, all Juliet Langdon wants to do with her newfound freedom is to put some distance between herself and the prison she’d once been trapped in. Ready to reclaim her life, she hopes traveling to the new gaming planetoid will bring her closer to the two males she has always loved. But she worries the past might obstruct her from building a future with them. Owning and operating Wonderland, the new sanctuary on Evo, isn’t easy. Especially since it’s the size of a small kingdom. Despite their difficulties, Raek and Fenris Barra are pleased they can provide a safe home for Juliet after all she’s suffered. At the same time, they fear the protective bubble they want to wrap around her might start to feel like a cage. They let Juliet go once before so she could chase her dream of becoming a dancer. Now that she’s back, they have the same difficult decision to make. Convince her to stay? Or set her free so she can live the life she always dreamed of?

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A COLLECTION OF HARVEST SHORT STORIES by M A Church

There are as many possible futures as there are stars—futures lived on different worlds. Futures lived in altered forms. A once war-torn planet now finds peace, but a new battle looms. Then humanity discovers they are not alone in the universe, and first contact happens soon after the sightings. The name of their planet is Tah’Nar—and it’s dying. The Tah’Narians need DNA for their harvesting program, so the US implements a lottery system to meet their demands. Every year for five years, a lottery is held, and the unfortunate men chosen are collected.
The media coined the expression “The Harvest” for this event. This is Volume I of The Harvest Short Story Collection. It is an introduction to the Harvest and its impact on those in this series. Join Dale and the gang on a nonstop adventure, where love transcends space and worlds collide.   AmazonKU

VS: Just a reminder of my new release last week!

STAR CRUISE CAPTAIN’S STORY by Veronica Scott

Captain Gil Fleming has taken a mysterious leave of absence from the interstellar cruise ship Nebula Zephyr and disappeared. Maeve, the ship’s governing Artificial Intelligence is the only one who knows why he left and where he went. Desperately worried after months of silence from him, she takes drastic steps to organize a small rescue mission of loyal crew members.
Can she manage to create and maintain a humanoid body as ancient aliens taught her to do, driven by her love for the captain and fear for his life? Or will her challenges and anxieties overcome her determination to find and rescue Gil, resulting in failure? As the humans on her team struggle to accept the AI they’ve known and worked with for years in her humanoid form, they have to place all their trust in her because in the wild territories at the edge of the Sectors civilization where she wants to take them, there’s no law and no help to be had. Will they find Gil Fleming in time? And if they do, how will he react to Maeve and the others interfering in his private war? Is the love between the two of them enough to overcome the challenges ahead? A 41K word novel.

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QUEEN OF THE HOLLOW HILLS (EAGLES AND CROWS BOOK THREE) by Melanie Karsak

From ancient henges to windswept mountains, dive into a world where pagan gods rule, powerful priestesses weave magic, and fierce Celtic tribes battle for dominance. Britain, AD 38. Having defeated her enemies, Queen Cartimandua works swiftly to stabilize the north. But not all foes yield quietly. Unaware of the looming dangers beyond their shores and bolstered by formidable allies, factions of the Setantii plot rebellion. Despite facing stubborn resistance, Queen Cartimandua endeavors to form an alliance to protect all northern tribes. Cartimandua finds an unlikely ally in deposed Prince Venutiux—much to his wife’s dismay. Even with King Eddin’s support, the task proves difficult. Darkness looms for them all, even if Cartimandua seems to be the only one who can see it. Yet even amongst the chaos, a glimmer of hope persists. As Queen Cartimandua and King Consort Cormag chart their new life together, a bright future seems within reach. Blessings from Brigantia abound even amid the encroaching darkness. However, whispers from the little ones of the Hollow Hills imply that Cartimandua must wear a crown of talon and bone if she hopes to survive the darkness ahead.     AmazonKU

ORC’S CLAIM: CURVY GIRL MONSTER ROMANCE (KNOTTY MONSTERS BOOK ONE) by Julie K Cohen

I have a dark, dirty secret. I’ve been sneaking off with an orc…If my people discover I’ve been hooking up with an orc, they’ll punish me and kill him. But I can’t resist Ryko. He’s brave, gentle, and loves me for who I am, curves and all. Then one day, we’re caught in a very compromising position. The only way to save Ryko is to expose our secret… and condemn both of us.  Mine to Possess – The prequel to Orc’s Possession, Orc’s Claim is a steamy monster romance between an orc warrior and a curvy human woman. The couple will have to fight their people in order to build their future together in this forbidden love romance. Expect twists and turns and a very Happy Ever After.    Amazon

GOSSAMER (THE GOLDEN WOLF BOOK THREE) by Shannon Mayer

The fate of the world rests on my shoulders as we hang on the edge of Ragnarök. And I can’t catch a freaking break. Not even for ice cream and strippers. Facing down the monsters of my past left me on the cusp of death, wounded and running from the one person I trusted with my life.
Havoc. My chosen mate is consumed by a curse so powerful it overrides his natural desire to protect me. I have no doubt he will kill me if he catches me. To save us all, I must figure out my connection to the Norse gods, and claim my place in this world. A journey like no other awaits, and I face it with my best friend at my side, and Havoc at my back. As my tale (tail) comes to an end I feel the threads of fate weaving a new path I can only reach by making an impossible choice. I must face not only the one who stands at the center of the darkness but Havoc as well. Will the ties between us be enough to stay his hand?

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CONNECTED: A BUREAU STORY (THE BUREAU BOOK 12) by Kim Fielding

VS Note: Pre-ordered this. I’m a longtime fan of this series. MM PNR.

Long-time Bureau agent Owen Clark has an assignment in Copper Springs, Wyoming. Although once he was excited about what he could offer the Bureau, Owen has become hardened over the years by his experiences, and he feels no joy in being sent to the town where he grew up—and then fled as a teen. Keaton Gale was a promising child star who later crashed and burned due to addiction and a supernatural talent he never asked for. He has rebuilt his adult life in near solitude, rehabilitating an old house and occasionally renting a room to travelers. The two men find an immediate connection. But something disturbing has been happening at the abandoned coal tipple outside of town—something that promises disaster for Owen and Keaton… and the world at large.

Amazon     Note: Didn’t see it on Apple Books or Kobo, or at least not yet

DARK AWAKENING: ECHOES OF DESTINY (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 88) by I T Lucas

Secrets unravel and loyalties are tested in the gripping finale of the Dark Awakening trilogy. As Ell-rom and Jasmine face their most daunting challenges yet, a young prodigy’s awakening abilities threaten to upset the immortal community’s delicate balance. As echoes of the past resurface, who will rise, who will fall, and who will ultimately answer destiny’s call?    AmazonKU

GUARDED BY THE PHANTOM: MONSTER SECURITY AGENCY by Laela Fae

The senator’s daughter is being targeted by terrorists specializing in mind control. Considering the high-profile life she leads, filled with ballet performances, charity galas, and stifling political events, I am the worst possible fit for her. I don’t belong in polite society. Unfortunately, I am the only MSA bodyguard who can resist mind control. It quickly turns out protecting her is much more thrilling than I suspected. My tightly buttoned-up principal is delightfully fun to tease. Her proper upbringing hasn’t prepared her for someone like me: lethal, uncouth, irreverent to the bone. She can’t help being curious. And as her innocent, doe eyes trace the shape of my skull and linger on my mouth, mine are drawn to her genteel manners and tightly pinned hairstyle. I wonder what it will take to see her completely undone. When I fantasize about tattooing my name on her skin, I know I’m in too deep for her good or mine. But it’s too late. This sweet princess dressed in pink will be mine, no matter how many brains I’ll have to splatter to have her.   AmazonKU

KISS OF EMBERS (DRAGON LAIRDS SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Amy Pennza

As the first woman to lead a werewolf pack in over a century, the chips are already stacked against me. To make matters worse, I took the reins right as moon sickness began ravaging my people. When rival packs threaten a takeover, I know I have to make a move. So I enter the Firstborn Games, a competition that pits the most powerful immortals against each other. The Games can be brutal, but the champion receives an elixir that grants a single wish with zero limitations. I intend to win—and then use my prize to save my pack and silence my naysayers. The moment I arrive at the Games, however, two dragons enter the competition and declare me their fated female in front of our fellow contestants. Finn MacAlasdair and Struan MacLure are two distractions I don’t need. Unfortunately…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

GUARDIAN (ON THE WIND BOOK TWO) by Sam Burns and  W M Fawkes

Only months ago, Hector was in his deathbed. Now, he’s fled his home, abandoning everything he’s ever known to protect his family. But in Nemeda, Paris and Helena don’t need their older brother to provide for them. Unmoored, Hector struggles to find his purpose, until a conniving Nemedan chief questions their legitimacy in the clans. The three refugee siblings must each serve a year on the wall, fighting in the unending war with Nemeda’s southern enemies, but Paris and Helena have carved a place for themselves in their new home. Hector alone is unanchored, and to keep his family safe, determines to serve all three years himself. The chance to get close to formidable silver-haired chief of the Crane Clan—a man who looked at Hector at his weakest and saw value still—is only a faraway dream. Killian has led the Nemedan war effort for twenty years. Duty and fairness surpass every other concern, but with Hector of Urial stationed in his lands, he finds himself bending rules that have kept Nemeda secure for generations. While Hector tests his boundaries, he also makes Killian question his assumption that love has no place in war, or in his life. Killian will move armies to see Hector safe, but with a war looming and the threat of an illness that might steal Hector’s life as easily as any enemy blade, they’re on a collision course with fate that will change the whole land.     AmazonKU

THE DRAGON’S DREAM GIRL (MYSTERIES OF DRAGON ISLAND) by Serena Meadows

Archie’s life looks perfect on the outside—privilege, power, and success. But deep down, he yearns for something real, something that matters. When he escapes to a secluded island, he finds an unexpected connection with Felicity, a woman whose strength rivals the shadows of her past. Felicity has endured more than anyone should, but she’s determined to move forward. When Archie steps into her life, the spark between them is undeniable. Their connection deepens quickly, fueled by vivid dreams that force them to confront their greatest fears and hidden desires. As her past resurfaces, threatening to shatter their fragile bond, Archie must decide if he’s ready to embrace his true self to protect the woman he loves. Can they overcome the darkness together, or will it tear them apart forever?     AmazonKU

ECHOES OF THE TIDE (DEEP WATERS BOOK THREE) by Emma Hamm

Ace has spent her entire life hiding who she is. First, it was from friends and family who didn’t know she was stealing from the rich. Then it was hiding her true self in a prison city under the water. The worst was hiding herself from new friends who helped her destroy Alpha. What she didn’t know, was that decision would force her to come into the light.
Maketes has always been the jokester. No one takes him seriously, and if they do, it’s only because he was born violent. But then he starts talking with a human through droids, and he finds a kindred spirit in them. When he’s given an opportunity to find out who this human really is, he takes it. But what he finds in that prison city is not just the person he was friends with. He finds a villainous group of people who wish to use him to their advantage, and a woman who captivates his entire soul. Together, they travel throughout the remains of Gamma, a city long forgotten. And while they search for a key that will change how they see the entire world underneath the ocean, they find themselves growing closer. Soon enough, they realize that perhaps hiding their entire lives has prevented them from experiencing the greatest part of life. Love.   AmazonKU

NIGHTMARE ISLAND by Mila Young

Losing my husband broke me, but crash-landing onto Nightmare Island might just kill me. This isn’t just any island. It’s where the feral are sent to die. The ones with nothing left to lose. And now, I’m trapped with the most vicious pack shifters alive. I’ve survived before—endured a forced marriage. But this? This is different. The wild shifters watch me from the shadows. Their glowing eyes track my every move. Their growls vibrate in the air. I’m their target. A prize to be claimed. Then he finds me. Ghost. He says he’ll help, but nothing comes without a price. And he wants more than I’m willing to give. Just when I think I’ve hit my limit…I start to experience my first heat. The question isn’t if I’ll survive this place. It’s what I’ll become when the fire finally consumes me.   AmazonKU

VENOM ISLAND by Lexi C Foss

Welcome to the Exiled Sector, home to the most lethal Alphas on the planet. These beings don’t play nice with others. They’ve been banished.
And a plane full of Omegas just crash-landed in their isles. We’re being hunted. Their feral growls follow us. Their howls haunt us. Their knots call to us. And their savagery terrifies us. Some will escape. Some will be caught. Three will be claimed. My name is Caja. And this is the story of how an Alpha named Enrique saved me from the madness of Venom Island.     AmazonKU

LOKI’S ENEMY MATE (MATED TO THE VIKING ALPHA BOOK TWO) by Blake R wolfe

VS Note: MM PNR

Loki – I left my pack and my brothers to get revenge on the werewolf that murdered my father. My plan was to kill his son, drawing his fury. Then I could get the job done once and for all. But when fang meets fang during our fight, the earth opens up and swallows us both. Now I’m stuck in a never ending cave system with the son of my most hated enemy. And the worst part? I’m certain he’s my mate. If I cross this line, there’s no coming back. But if I don’t, how will I live with myself? Heimdall – My father is being hunted and so am I. We’re just trying to save our kind, that’s what I’ve been brought up to believe. I have to protect him at any cost for the future of our pack. When my father turns his back on me, both Loki and I tumble into a cave system. Hurt, alone, and betrayed by my own father, Loki is the only comfort I have. I can feel the bond between us and despite all my upbringing, I know I can trust him. Now if he’d just let me through that bristly exterior of his. Despite it all, loving Loki comes easily for me. But we’ll both have to betray our families if we want to be together.   AmazonKU

THIS ROUGH MAGIC by Heather Graham

VS Note: A gothic, re-release. I have to say the title makes me think of Mary Stewart’s romantic suspense novel from way long ago in 1964! One of my very favorites of hers…But there’s no connection…yes, I know it’s a quote from Shakespeare’s The Tempest…

When costume designer Carly Kiernan gets an invitation from her sister to attend a costume ball at Castle Vadim, she immediately jumps on the professional opportunity of a lifetime. But upon her arrival, Carly quickly realizes that the Carpathian mountains are nothing like New York city. Right in the border with Romania, the Gothic castle stands implacable and chilling, and the full moon and howling wolves definitely fit the Halloween vibe. But nothing could have prepared Carly for her encounter with Count Vadim himself. Mysterious, perplexing, and incredibly handsome, Jon is an enigma, so why is Carly stuck between the instinct to run away or to fall in love?

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SOUTHERN BEAR (SWEET AS PIE DUET BOOK ONE) by Amelia Shaw

The second Jason Peterson graduated high school he hit the road to travel the world. He earned his degree, worked as an engineer in the army, and gladly kissed his bear shifting days goodbye. But when a family emergency brings him reluctantly home, the smalltown life he left behind comes roaring back. Crossing paths with his best mate’s little sister was not something he’d planned on. Sally’s a grown woman now and the head nurse of the local hospital. She’s as sweet as pie but wields an iron will with a sharp edge… and it doesn’t look like she’s up for small talk, but there’s no denying the fire that burns between them. Every instinct within Jase screams that Sally is his Fated Mate but will their unique bond be enough to convince him to embrace the life he was always destined to lead? Or will he keep running like he always has with his tail between his legs?      AmazonKU

SCION OF BLOOD (HER WICKED VAMPIRES BOOK THREE) by Amelia Shaw and Angela Edgehart

Even though Gabe and the Slayers betrayed me after I helped them raid Crimson Thirst, he’s offering me a choice—one that could help me become human again…I find myself conflicted and torn. I have the opportunity to leave the monster I’ve become behind. But the price will be high, perhaps more than I’m willing to pay. Do I truly want to walk away from immortality and return to the mundane? What would that mean for the bond I share with my mates? Would it be severed or remain intact? And even if it survives my transition, they’d remain forever young and in their prime, forced to watch me grow old and die. Then there’s the issue that is Tate, the gorgeous British vampire who assisted me while I was undercover in the Crimson Thirst’s lair. I can’t deny that I feel the same magnetic and irresistible pull with him as I did with Blake and Noah. But worrying about…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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MUDDY PAWS AND A FAE’S WINGS (HOLIDAY OMEGAS BOOK FIVE) by C W Gray

VS Note: MM PNR. 35K word novella.

Burkhart is a bear shifter with a big problem. He’s finally found his mate, but the adorable omega is completely oblivious to his existence. Normally, the omegas come to him, but now, Burkhart is going to have to find a way to woo his Fae mate on his own. His current skills involve brooding looks, awkward silences, and lurking near his mate. His sisters tell him he has the charm of a potato. He’s got this, right? Leif is ready for a new start away from his large family in the Fae homeland. He’s tired of being seen as not enough. He’s never been attractive enough, smart enough, or interesting enough to stand out among his siblings, but now, he’s going to live his life to the fullest. Then he meets his mate. His gorgeous, muscular, brooding mate. If Leif wasn’t enough for his family, how will he ever be enough for a mate like Burkhart?     AmazonKU

SASQUATCH’S CLAIMING: NORTHERN REALM by AC Ruttan

He’s wanted her from the first moment he tasted her…Things might be better in the Northern Realm, but not for Ben. It’s still taboo to claim a human female as a mate and he’s tired of waiting for rules to change. Ben has tried to put the blonde, curvy beauty out of his mind, but since he got a taste of her all he wants to do is claim her as his. And his alone. 
Bernadette has foggy memories laced with burning, hot, need. Every night she dreams of a monster pleasuring her endlessly and every morning she wakes up hungry but with no beast to be seen. All she’s left with is haunting dreams, an ache, and a thirst for more. So much more. 
When trouble meets up with her, she’s saved by a hulking, hot sasquatch and she knows he’s the one from her dreams. As he whisks her away to the forest Bernadette never wants to leave his cave, but Ben keeps her hidden and she learns their love is forbidden. She’s not going to let anyone separate her from the beast of her dreams and Ben will protect Bernadette, his mate, with his life.     AmazonKU

HEX IN THE CITY (COZY IN CHELSEA BOOK ONE) by L A Boruff, Stella Morgan and Cris Knight

When wolf shifter Tori Blake moves into the enchanted apartment complex of Fablewood Flats, where the apartments themselves have a mind of their own, she hopes for a fresh start far from her family’s royal expectations. With the help of her friend-with-benefits, Archer, Tori plans to take control of her life and be her own person. Instead, Tori finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery when the universally disliked son of the building manager, Johnny, is found dead, and one of her new friends is accused. To clear the name of their friend Fiona, Tori teams up with her fellow Fablewood Flats residents to navigate a maze of clues and magical mishaps. This ragtag group must band together to solve the crime while keeping their magical world hidden from unsuspecting humans—including the cops. With every twist and turn, the friends uncover deeper secrets about Johnny, their neighbors, and even themselves. As sexual tensions simmer and the stakes rise, the friends must use their combined strengths and powers to untangle the truth before the real killer strikes again.     Amazon

ALISTAIR (WERE ZOO BOOK 19) by R E Butler

Alpha elephant Alistair was beginning to think that he’d be alone forever. But when a beautiful woman shows up at the Amazing Adventures Safari Park with her class for a private tour, he knows he’s found his soulmate. Since humans don’t know shifters exist, he’ll have to win her heart and trust before he tells her the truth. Maggie loves being a substitute teacher and is thrilled with the opportunity to take her class to the park for a private safari tour. When she meets a park employee named Alistair, she can’t help but think her wildest romantic dreams are coming true, especially after her history with bad relationships. Then he shares a startling truth with her—shifters are real!—and her whole world turns upside down. Now that Maggie knows the truth of shifters, she has a choice to make: stay with Alistair and keep the secret from everyone, including her family, or lose the only man who’s ever held her heart.

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RAVISHED BY THE RHUBARB: WIERD & WACKY MM SHIFTER (THE RHUBARB EFFECT) by JP Sayle and Sue Brown.

VS Note: Authors state books should be read in order.

A feisty omega, an arrogant alpha, how will they survive locked together in a small room? One by one, the rhubarb and new pride of Valentine Growville discover their fated mates are right under their noses. Does it stand to reason they’ll like each other? Apollo, the omega lion of the pride, sees his mates behavior in front of his pride as rejection. His pride have other ideas and ensure Apollo stops avoiding Glass by playing to his sense of fairness. Determined to woo his omega with a bag of fun, Glass discovers his interfering family have switched bags. Expecting a disaster, Glass intrigues his mate with his bag of kinky toys. However, before things get interesting, there’s a very sticky problem to overcome. Is their relationship doomed to wilt before it even starts?

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COURT OF DRAGONS AND TWILIGHT (THE DRAGON CROWN SERIES BOOK FIVE) by G Bailey

After the surprise attack, Emrys is lost, and it’s not only him trapped in the Air Court. I am offered one more trial, and the winner takes the world. This time, I won’t be the only one facing Aphrodite’s trials. Each King has been given a trial to conquer, with the goddess of love utilizing their fears. The clock is ticking and every day that passes, Emrys soul grows weaker. Arden, Emrys, Grayson, Lysander, and Terrin are my world. After everything we have gotten through, we cannot lose now. I was born to be a spirit queen and thrive in the shadows. To win, I will need every element and my mates, or everything will be lost.   AmazonKU

TRUTH SEER BOOK FIVE by Odette C Bell

With no one to rely on, Harper must battle through the city alone. Lux and Vince are down. But Lord Omega won’t stop. He’ll come for her last.
As Epista City burns, Harper must stop Raven from growing more powerful. An impossible task. He’s planned this for decades and won’t stop now. As Harper is plunged into a wild, desperate chase, she’ll have to protect the Treaty when no one else can. At least she’s not alone. All her other help might be gone. Beth, her trusty soul shard, will always stick by her side. For there are some truths even the most powerful liar can’t destroy.

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FLOATERS by P Mattern

After getting downsized from his Financial Analyst position, Zebulon Forester launches into his very own business that his smart-mouthed Spirit Guide Ben has been haranguing him to engage in for decades-
Zeb has major Prescient gifts, gifts he has been denying and hiding forever in his quest to be just an “average guy”. But without big money coming in its crunch time, so he goes all out establishing a big social media presence and gathering clients. His love life is complicated- he has a tag-a-long ghost named Trinket following him around, he also has a wolf shifter and a vampfairy vying for his attentions…-And then there is that nerdy, curvaceous tech proficient human Madison, aka “Maddy” that he hired to help manage his pages and appearances…What will the future hold for Zeb? He is honestly clueless…His clairvoyant gifts work for everyone but himself!     AmazonKU

HER GARGOYLE PROTECTOR: A BEASTLY FALLS STORY by Sabrina Silvers

When Amber Lawson flees her abusive ex-boyfriend, she discovers the mysterious town of Beastly Falls—a place where humans and supernatural beings coexist, bound by a curse that only allows fated mates to enter. Welcomed by the quirky towns people, all eager to get to know her and oddly curious about her relationship status, she quickly finds a job as the night-time librarian. Charmed by the gothic structure and the eclectic collection of books and patrons, she quickly falls into a routine and is intrigued by one of her patrons, a male who resembles the gargoyle on the building. Gargoyle Xavier Chauvre watches over the library by day and transforms into a brooding human by night, cursed until he finds his true love. He had despaired of ever finding his love until he felt the unmistakable tug the day Amber drove into town. Drawn to her, he lurks in the stacks and keeps watch over her, hoping she feels the bond too. As sparks fly over late-night book talks, Amber falls into old habits, and only a magical mating bond with Xavier can save her. Can this odd couple break the curse, defeat her past, and find love among the stacks?

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CHARMED BY THE ORC by Tina Moss

As a pro-gamer, I’ve conquered countless digital worlds, but nothing has prepared me for playing the role of a thief amongst a world of monsters. When I’m caught red-handed by a ruggedly handsome Orc, his eyes blaze with curiosity and suspicion. But instead of delivering me to the local authorities, Guruk offers me shelter within his home. Bound by the promise in his eyes, I find myself drawn to him in ways I never imagined possible. Amidst the enchanting village and surrounding woodlands, a sizzling romance ignites between us. But as our feelings deepen, I must confront the shadows of my past and the uncertainties of the future. Can love truly blossom between two beings from different worlds, or will the challenges we face tear us apart?     AmazonKU

LEGACY OF THE FAE (COURT OF THE CRUEL FAE BOOK THREE) by Hailey Gonzales

If accepting my destiny means tearing down the fae realm, then so be it.I don’t know if I trust Ophiuchus, the secret third Court I ran away with. Their leader wants to work with me, but he’s kept secrets from Eli, my fated mate. Secrets that have shaken Eli to his core. Secrets I’m not sure we can move past from. But we don’t have a choice. Not while Eli is trapped by a vow he was forced to make—a vow that says he must kill me. For the first time since I entered the fae realm, I’m in control of my destiny, and I’ll do whatever it takes to save my fated mate and ensure our freedom.     AmazonKU

CAULDRONS AND CAT TAILS (MOONVALE MATCHES BOOK TWO) by Hailey Blackwood

Is it hot in here or is that just Kizzi’s cauldron? Kizzi is a witch who knows what she wants—she wants to brew the best potions, drink the best ciders, and run her apothecary business without being disturbed by pesky sprites. Tandor, the local orc bartender, spends his days serving ales at Ginger’s Pub, yet he can’t help but yearn for the sassy green-haired witch that’s always guzzling his ciders. When a magical mishap destroys Kizzi’s cauldron and doses the entire town with a love potion, Kizzi enlists Tandor’s help to find the cure before she misses out on Moonvale’s Hallow’s Eve celebration—a journey that will bring them closer than ever.     AmazonKU

NIXED IN NEW ORLEANS: A FROST & CROWE MYSTERY by Kristen Painter

When an old friend reaches out to Sinclair Crowe, he and his wife, Jayne Frost, head to New Orleans for what they think will be simple visit before they finally make the journey back to the North Pole. They’re looking forward to some fun and great food. But things in the Big Easy are about to get downright difficult when a sudden death and a shocking incident threaten Sinclair’s friend’s reputation. It’s pretty obvious things are not as they seem, but digging deeper means putting themselves in danger. Can Jayne and Sinclair find justice for all those involved without getting nixed in New Orleans?

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MY ORC SILVER FOX (EASTSHORE ISLE BOOK FOUR) by Veronika Kane and Caroline Lee

I thought my one-night stand with a hot older guy was just a rebound, but it left me with a memento that could ruin my life…or perfect it? My whole life, I’ve been the perfect daughter: perfect hair, perfect body, perfect grades, perfect career. Of course my mother would choose the perfect fiancé for me! Thank God I wised up in time and dumped the jerk, but maybe I shouldn’t have jumped into bed with the first hottie who winked at me. But how was I supposed to resist? Yeah, he’s an orc, and he’s muscled and tatted and definitely the take-charge kind of guy…exactly what I love. Little did I realize, when I snuck out of his bed, that he’d left me with a present. Now I’m pregnant and hiding from my mistakes with my sister on Eastshore Isle, worried that I’ve ruined my perfect life…and I come face-to-face with Giza again. When fate—or more accurately, my meddling little sister—throw us together, I’m hard-pressed to maintain the I can do it all myself attitude I’ve kept up my entire life, especially with the way Giza is so desperate for the chance to know his child. And the more time I spend with him, the more I come to suspect…I don’t always have to be perfect.     AmazonKU

GHOSTED: TRICK OR TREAT MONSTERS by Annee Jones

Tabitha: I’m so done with dating. I met this ridiculously hot guy, Casper Thorne, and we went on a few steamy dates. Just when I thought things were going well—poof—he ghosted me. Now it’s a week before Halloween and he shows up again, looking annoyingly sexy… and semi-transparent. Turns out, his psycho witch ex-girlfriend killed him. Now, he’s stuck in some kind of ghost-limbo and needs my help before he’s gone for good. Great. All I wanted was a normal life, and now I’ve got a ghost ex-boyfriend, a deranged witch leaving creepy clues, and a deadline. Because, of course, the clock’s ticking on whether I should even help my sexy specter—or let the little devil disappear forever. Casper: Being dead sucks. Yeah, I messed up a little in life—okay, maybe a lot—but getting killed by an ex-girlfriend because I didn’t want to date her anymore? It was a new low. Now I’m a spook, stuck haunting the one girl I never meant to ghost, trying to convince her to help bring me back to life. My ex isn’t making this easy though, leading us on a wild goose chase full of crazy tasks. I’ve got one shot at fixing everything before the clock strikes twelve on Halloween. Now I just need to stay focused long enough to win back my life—and hopefully Tabitha’s heart.   AmazonKU

MAYHEM’S MAGIC: TRICK OR TREAT MONSTERS by Rebel Raven

Cari Mills – Moon Haven seems to be a hot bed of paranormal activity as of late. We’ve always talked about the magic being in the air here. Witches, shapeshifters, monsters, and more seem as common as the mailman and the banker in Moon Haven. I find it all fascinating even if I ought to be a little afraid. One night in the darkness, I see a monster who does not scare me. He intrigues me. He arouses me. Am I one of the creatures of the night who has ties to the things that go bump in the night? Mayhem Hale – One mistake landed me in the pits of hell. I have spent a few lifetimes down here and I am feeling a little restless. I am drawn back to my home in Moon Haven and am beguiled by a human who has no business with a demon like me. Cari is too pure, too sweet, too soft for a demon to ruin her. Yet, I have been ruined by her. All I can think about is her. Something draws me to her, and I cannot fight it. What makes me a bastard is I do not want to fight it.    AmazonKU

ROCK HARD: TRICK OR TREAT MONSTERS by Tamrin Banks

Angela Post: Halloween isn’t my favorite holiday. A little too dark and scary for me. But when a strange call comes in asking for my famous Deep Dark Chocolate Cake and offering to pay me triple what I charge I can’t afford to pass that up. But the biggest surprise of the night wasn’t the order. It was the giant gargoyle with a sweet tooth who showed up to pick it up. His crystal-blue eyes spark with something that lights a fire in my body that blazes in the dark of Halloween. A fire that consumes us when he takes me in his strong, rock-hard arms. I knew monsters lived in this town but I had no idea one would steal my heart. Granite:
A curse has kept me locked in a gargoyle’s stone form except for Halloween night. It’s the one night I come alive and as soon as I wake this morning my sweet tooth kicks in. I need cake. Chocolate cake. I ask the sexy voice on the phone what their best dessert is and then order it for tonight. When she said she coudn’t do it, I offered a bonus to sweeten the pot. I’m not hurting and I’ll pay for what I want. But as soon as I see the sexy little human baker I know what I need and it’s not cake. I’ve only got one night to win her love and break the curse to give us both a future full of hope and happiness and never-ending love.     AmazonKU

WANTON & WITCHY: TRICK OR TREAT MONSTERS by M K Moore 

Calliope: Watching my brother’s fall in love was bittersweet. I never dreamt of having a mate, but Fate had other plans for me. Meeting Gideon suddenly made me see colors I didn’t know existed. My heart started beating in my chest, and I fell hard. My whole personality changed, and I live and breathe him now. How long can that really last? Gideon: I was born for her. I know that now. When I was a little boy, I used to dream about her. I never questioned that she’d be mine. I may not have known her then, but I know her now. She’s mine, whether she believes me or in us or not. I’ll do anything to protect her. I’ll do anything to keep her wanton & witchy.     AmazonKU

FANG GIRL: TRICK OR TREAT MONSTERS by Cali Mann

NO BLURB????     AmazonKU

TALL, DARK AND DEAD by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom

Apprentice reporter Amy has proposed an article she hopes will enhance her career. But “Hauntings in Grenville” might prove a little more challenging than she hoped when she visits Grenville Cemetery on the night of a full moon. Simon Caldwell, Caretaker of the Grenville’s Cemetery, manages the spirits that remain close to the earthly plane and refuse to face their final destination. But he has had the job for a century, and longs for true companionship….especially with Amy.

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FAIRY OR NOT, HERE I COME: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (INN OR OUT BOOK ONE) by Donna McDonald

Selene is a 13th-generation witch and not one to back down from a fight. When she curses a fellow witch for wronging her, she feels justified in her actions. After all, Ethan, the man she was dating, is a slimy creep who more than deserves what he got. His mother can hate Selene all she wants, but she’s never admitting she was wrong. Lady Meagan’s hatred doesn’t bother her, but when the rest of the Council of Witches takes Ethan’s side over hers, Selene’s pride is sorely wounded. Now, she’s stuck in a rundown inn, forced to work there, and dealing with the inn’s centuries-old ghost. The only bright part is Selene finds herself attracted to a charming and intelligent bear shifter. What if the ghost is right and this is her true destiny?

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WICKED WRITINGS: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (WICKED SERIES BOOK 11) by Teresa Gabelman

Piper believed life was an adventure. However, the town thought she was odd because she wanted to write a paranormal book. But after seeing a talking cat, she knew something magical was hidden in the woods. The only person who didn’t treat her differently was Talon, a mysterious stranger who made her want to trust again. Talon had only planned a short visit to Assjacket, but after meeting Piper, his plans took an unexpected turn. Talon’s mission was clear: protect the town’s magical secrets, which meant ensuring Piper didn’t sell her land or expose them in the book she planned to write. But beyond that, Talon found himself wanting something more—he wanted Piper to stay in his life. In a world where magic and mystery collide, Piper and Talon must navigate a delicate balance between trust, adventure, and forces that could disrupt Talon’s world.

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WHAT A WITCH CLAIMS: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE by Monette Michaels

A grumpy five-hundred-year-old troll looking for love. Ferdie enjoys his life in Assjacket, West Virginia. He has a snug home under Troll Bridge, a fabulous garden, and good friends. The one thing he doesn’t have is a mate. A soul-wounded witch needing to reclaim her life. Living among humans, Witch Morticia MacFebal was a highly acclaimed chef and Paris restaurateur. A poor choice of business partners and one horrendous night has her fleeing, leaving everything she’s built behind. Needing to be safe, she settles in Assjacket among her own kind and works to stake out a new future as a social influencer. Fate laughs and spins her Wheel. Hosting a barbecue, Ferdie meets his predestined mate over a plate of macaroons. She is gorgeous, tall, and slender. He’s so homely he’s cute and with the build of a bulldog. She could have anyone she wants, so why would she want him?  When Ticia is introduced to her troll host, she’s shocked to discover…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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XMAS WIPEOUT: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (HO, HO, HO ACADEMY BOOK THREE) by Isabel Michaels

This was supposed to be the most magical Christmas ever at Ho, Ho, Ho Academy. But everything changed when Santa vanished and an ancient evil consumed Jack, threatening to extinguish his light forever. Now it’s up to me, Gracie, and my friends to unravel this dark mystery and save Christmas before it’s too late.
When my Soul Scrying reveals Jack trapped in the terrifying Netherworld, I know I have to save him. With cryptic clues pointing to a hidden Temple of Shadows, I lead my friends on a daring rescue mission into the dark realm. Surviving the perilous journey is just the beginning of our challenges.

Within the living fortress, we find only deceit and corrupted creatures hungry to destroy us. Each step plunges us deeper into mortal danger, even as hope of saving Jack and Christmas itself begins to fade. Our only chance lies in deciphering ominous warnings to unlock the Sun Scepter’s power.

But the ancient evil has already sunk its claws into Jack, threatening to consume him. To have any hope of reaching him, I’ll have to summon every bit of courage, wisdom and power within me – and accept the possibility of paying the ultimate price.

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SOME WILD, WILD LIFE: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (WILD IN LOVE BOOK THREE) by Cherie Marks

Hollyn Oates is on her way down…to the bottom of the ocean. The third piece of the amulet she needs to defeat her warlock father is in the underwater Hanupali City, and nothing can stop her from getting it. Of course, she’ll have to overcome her fear of the water, some ill-intentioned sailors, a massive vortex of garbage, and a leviathan that’s a lot more than she has the patience for right now. Yet, the biggest obstacle she has to face is herself. She wants to see the strength in herself that everyone else seems to see. Then, she’ll finally feel ready to take her fate into her own hands, rescue those she loves, and possibly tell Kai that she has fallen for him, hook, line, and…well…maybe not the wisest analogy when they’re swimming with the fish. Kai Iona is finally going to learn his origins, but the minute he steps foot in the underwater place of his birth, he’s not sure who to trust. New family mixed with new responsibilities have his head spinning with indecision. As he begins to explore his identity, he must choose a life underwater or keep running with Hollyn.

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PIED UP IN KNOTS: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE by Ginger Kidd

Moving to the small town of Gallows Bay and opening a cat café seemed like a good idea. It. Was. Not. Anxious witch Glory O’Bryan lost control of her magic after her sister’s death. She’s hoping a fresh start in a new place will help get it back. But her new life has headaches of its own. And the biggest headache of all is the ridiculously handsome man with a penchant for breaking and entering. The mysterious Pied Piper seems determined to charm Glory, and he’s pulling out all the stops, from enchanted pipe music to food truck hot dogs. But is it Glory he wants, or is he after something else? And in this case, what she doesn’t know can hurt her.

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ENTICING HIS FATED MATE: BBW SHIFTER ROMANCE (BELIEVING IN MAGIC BOOK SIX) by Marie Mason

This growly enforcer had long ago locked away his heart, convinced he was too damaged for love. Enter Harley: a curvy firecracker with a protective streak a mile wide and a knack for finding trouble. When Harley’s mission to protect her students lands her in hot water, she never expected her knight in shining armor to be a naked, snarling wolf shifter. Talk about a memorable first impression! As their worlds collide in a explosion of fur, sass, and undeniable chemistry, Jackson and Harley are about to learn that sometimes, fate knows exactly what it’s doing. Can this reluctant wolf and his curvy mate embrace the love they never saw coming?     AmazonKU

FURY OF AFFLICTION (DRAGONFURY TWO) by Coreene Callahan

THE BRIAR AND THE BLIGHT (A SONG OF BASTARDS BOOK ONE) by JB Trepagnier

THIS WILL BE FUN: A NOVEL by E B Asher

I have another new release of my own this week! My one and only time to do a rapid release!

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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STAR CRUISE CAPTAIN’S STORY by Veronica Scott

Captain Gil Fleming has taken a mysterious leave of absence from the interstellar cruise ship Nebula Zephyr and disappeared. Maeve, the ship’s governing Artificial Intelligence is the only one who knows why he left and where he went. Desperately worried after months of silence from him, she takes drastic steps to organize a small rescue mission of loyal crew members.
Can she manage to create and maintain a humanoid body as ancient aliens taught her to do, driven by her love for the captain and fear for his life? Or will her challenges and anxieties overcome her determination to find and rescue Gil, resulting in failure? As the humans on her team struggle to accept the AI they’ve known and worked with for years in her humanoid form, they have to place all their trust in her because in the wild territories at the edge of the Sectors civilization where she wants to take them, there’s no law and no help to be had. Will they find Gil Fleming in time? And if they do, how will he react to Maeve and the others interfering in his private war? Is the love between the two of them enough to overcome the challenges ahead? A 41K word novel.

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HALLOWEEN WITH THE KLAGAN: KLAGAN WARRIORS by Holly Hanzo

After a devastating explosion rocks Klaga, human botanist Casey Ward embarks on a charity mission. She’s looking for seeds to restock the food supply, but she finds Sevvax instead – guarded, disabled, and more home in the wild mountain than the city. Sevvax knows he looks like a monster, so he resolves to watch over Casey’s mission from a distance. But the weather forces him to intervene, he can only hope she doesn’t run screaming back into the storm. He could teach her how to survive up here, even if she doesn’t want to stay. Casey’s choice could define her future: Return to civilization or learn to see past Sevvax’s abrasive, thorny exterior. She wants to help her adopted planet, but can she truly let go of the one who has become her protector, her ally, and soulmate?   AmazonKU

DZUR-KHAN (ALIEN BARBARIANS OF VANDRUK BOOK TWO) by Bella Blair

AMBER: To catch my twin sister’s killer, I have to join an expedition to another planet and pretend to be her. My thirst for revenge drives me through the alien wildlands, where I home in on my prey. The alien planet’s strange beauty is getting to me more with every passing day. Stranger yet, I’m becoming more comfortable pretending my sister’s life is mine. Things become even more complicated by the arrival of another barbarian leader and my attraction to him is instant. When he offers to take the group harboring Dawn’s killer back to the portal, I know I need to join him. Now I just have to figure out how to bring a killer down and resist my growing desire for this alien khadahr. DZUR-KHAN: Ever since the majority of our females died during a tragic cave collapse caused by the damned humans, I’ve hated them. Now, they might just be our only answer to saving my species. When word reaches me that one of my fellow khadahrs has dared the unthinkable and invited human females to Vandruk, I have to see them for myself. The moment I lay eyes on Dawn, I know two things: the name doesn’t suit her, and I’m irrevocably drawn to her. She is daring and brave, beautiful and determined. I have to make her mine despite all the mysteries surrounding her. Then again, I’ve never shied from a challenge.   AmazonKU

ALPHA (PRIMAL PLANET) by Loki Renard

He is alpha. I am his human slave. When our ship came into orbit around this planet, we were trying to find our lost captain. None of us had any idea we’d become the captive breeding mates of the saurian aliens who inhabit this world. One by one, our crew has been taken. Mated. Bred. Now it is my turn. I am used as bait in the attempt to capture the planet’s most ruthless alpha alien. But some monsters are too big to be caught. And sometimes, bait gets taken. My ordeal at the scaled hands of a ruthless alien brute is just beginning.    AmazonKU

MANNY FOR THE ALIEN (ALIEN MATES) by Sienna Sway

VS Note: MM SFR.

Marco – I’m desperate for a job, a place to stay, and a boyfriend. Not necessarily in that order. That’s why when I come across a sexy blue guy on the Alien Mates app who is searching for a nanny for his kids. I jump on the opportunity. Hyacinth doesn’t want me to be his play thing the way I want him to, and he certainly doesn’t want me for forever, but the longer I spend with him and his family, the harder it is getting for me.I want love, and this one comes with an entire family. The problem is, I don’t want to just be the nanny anymore. I want to be the second parent and Hyacinth’s other half. Hyacinth – I have been searching for someone to raise my children with me. Marco is the best person I could have found in any galaxy. The moment I meet him, I am taken by him and ready to fit him into my life and the lives of my children. But Marco keeps me at arms length. At first, I think he needs time to get to know me, but now I’m starting to realize that Marco thinks he’s only here for the children. Well, I am going to have to change his mind and show him that I am a worthy partner, because I’m not willing to let him go now that I’ve found him.     AmazonKU

ALIEN ORC’S PRIZE by Ursa Dax

My human Starlight Lottery bride was supposed to be a pawn, not become my most precious prize…As the eldest prince of an ancient and regal orc bloodline, I should be focused on my lands and people.
Instead, I’m constantly thwarting my family’s attempts to ensure that I produce an heir. Having no interest in the wealthy, well-bred women my family keeps foisting upon me, I lose my patience and take things into my own hands. I will marry. But it will be a woman from one of the weakest and most detestable races in the universe. I will marry a human.
But what begins as a malicious jab at my meddling family turns into something else entirely when Luna actually arrives. She’s lovely, tiny, and soft in a way that makes me feral with the need to protect her. She looks at me with trusting eyes and sees a worthy husband. She thinks I truly wanted a bride. That I truly wanted her. And the great, misguided joke of it all is…It turns out she is right.     AmazonKU

STAR TREK: OPEN A CHANNEL: A WOMAN’S TREK by Nana Visitor

VS Note: Special Item. Did you know I played a red shirt in an official Star Trek audiobook? Yup…I’m not in this book, however LOL.

Nana Visitor, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Kira Nerys, explores how the series has portrayed and influenced women. Interviews—with the stars, writers, producers, and audience members from all walks of life, including a politician and an astronaut—highlight the struggles and triumphs of women both behind and in front of the camera throughout the sixty-year history of Star Trek, and how they have mirrored the experiences of women everywhere. The groundbreaking casting of Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Uhura in 1966 was a paradigm shift for women and people of color. Pioneering is no picnic, and she planned to leave the show until none other than the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. contextualized her appearance in people’s living rooms across America as a way for people of color to know they were indeed an important part of the future. Since then, each Star Trek show has both reflected the values of its time and imagined a future of equality. In her first book, Open a Channel: A Woman’s Trek, Nana Visitor sets out to discover both how Star Trek led the way for women, and how each show was trapped in its own era. For Visitor, this is more than a book about Star Trek. It’s also about how society and the stories we tell have evolved in the last sixty years, and how the role of women has changed in that time.

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TIME RISK: A TIME TRAVEL NOVEL by Elyse Douglas

VS Note: I put it on my TBR. Doesn’t sound like there’s romance…

Eighty-three-year-old billionaire Andrew Whitlock recruits Rachel Hunt, a 33-year-old former homicide detective with a tarnished reputation, for a daring mission: to travel back in time to Honolulu, just days before December 7, 1941. Rachel’s task is to locate and save Andrew’s father—a man he never met—from perishing in his fighter plane during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As the mission begins to spiral out of control, Rachel finds herself hunted by Naval Intelligence and the Honolulu Police. Amidst the chaos, Rachel discovers that she might have a fleeting chance to change the entire outcome of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor—if she can survive.     AmazonKU

NAGA INVENTOR’S CLEVER MATE (SERPENTS OF SERANT BOOK SIX) by Robin O’Connor

Min-Ji – It’s my fault we crashed on this strange, barbaric alien planet. The others might have forgotten for now, but I haven’t. Then why does even my supposed mate avoid me? Corin is smart, brave, and has a heart so big, he takes on far too much to keep our new clan safe. When he goes off on a mission to save our missing friends, I follow him. This is my chance to prove that we belong together, no matter the risk. Corin – Once, my only goal in life was to protect my friends and uncover relics from the past. Now? The only thing I want is to keep my mate safe, and she does everything in her power to thwart me. Going on a mission to rescue our friends and defeat an ancient evil is not the time or place to figure this out. But she leaves me no choice—neither does Triff, the little cleaning bot that insists on following me everywhere. As dangers mount, I’m faced with a choice: Do I fight for our bond and let the passion between us ignite? Or is the greatest danger losing her forever?  AmazonKU

THE DEVIL IN THE DETAILS (DEMONS ON MARS BOOK ONE) by Nancey Cummings

VS Note: A re-release with an additional scene and a new epilogue.

Forget serving revenge cold. Zelda wants red hot, molten lava justice. Her ex ruined her life and framed her for a robbery. Now he’s back in town, planning his next heist. To get vengeance, she’ll bargain with a charming, incredibly hot demon. The demon’s price? Just a kiss. This must be a trick, right? But what choice does she have?

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ON VICIOUS WORLDS (THEKINDOM TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Bethany Jacobs

VS Note: Not a romance. An LGBTQ SF release of note.

The Jeveni have found a fragile sense of peace on the ice planet of Capamame, far from the Kindom’s domineering control. There, Jun Ironway and Masar Hawks are tasked with the impossible: protecting their colony from a faceless saboteur who is hell-bent on spreading mayhem and murder through the colony. Meanwhile, stoic Cleric Chono and Six, the wild manipulator responsible for outwitting the Nightfoot family, struggle to stay one step ahead of their enemies. A collision is on the horizon. One that could ignite the spark of revolution. And over it all hangs the cruel legacy of Esek Nightfoot. A legacy that may prove impossible to escape.

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RESCUING RED (SCIFI FAIRYTALE FUSIONS BOOK ONE) by V T Bonds

Liz – As a rare kitsune omega, Liz keeps her three mischievous tails out of trouble by working at a library on a beta populated planet, but when she hears of an Empyre attack on her beloved Nana’s home, she hops on a transporter, willing to put herself in danger to lure her grandmother to safety. Except, when she lands on the chaotic planet, she ignores signs of her heat until it’s too late. Surrounded by evil alphas, she prays for a savior. When a massive, furry beast with cold eyes and sharp claws saves her, she’s captivated by his scent yet terrified of his size. Her werewolf savior asks for only one thing in return. To claim her. Blaide – After years as a soldier, Blaide seeks solace on the quiet, scarcely populated planet of Jun’Gale, until the enemy he fought for years threatens his haven. Unable to ignore those in need, he leads the nearby townsfolk to safety behind city walls, except before he can return to the wilderness, an alluring scent pulls him into an alley. His protective instincts flare like never before as he meets the gorgeous, curvy little fox’s eyes. She’s too sweet and innocent for the mongrels of the city and too perfect for a battle-hardened warrior like himself. When her tails wrap around his, he’s a goner.

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THE ENVOY (THE AMBASSADOR BOOK TWO) by C J Dragon

VS Note: LGBTQ SFR.

Several terrible assignments in a row have tipped the ambassador into trauma, affecting not just him, but also his prince. Calling into question whether he can continue to work for the Guardian who seems to want him dead. Knowing he has no choice if his parents are to be kept safe, River continues to do as he’s told, despite a break in his friendship with Ben and his own doubts about being able to be a consort to his Prince.
Can River navigate Sebastien’s orders and remain alive? Will Prince Eris still love him if he is no longer his consort? River’s only hope is to persevere and give his best, no matter the cost.

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INFALA: THE BONDING GAME: MARK OF THE INFALA BOOK SEVEN by Kira Quinn

Crashed on an alien world, Ziana was shocked to find herself free from her Raxxian captors. That is until she wound up shackled to a surly alien… a towering, muscular hunk of one at that. But she wasn’t to be his plaything. She was his unwilling partner in a spectacle of games that not all would survive. She wanted pretty much anything but this, but escape wasn’t an option. And even if it was, her reluctant partner only had one thing on his mind. Win the games, no matter what. And, like it or not, this human female was now bound to him. An anchor keeping him from victory. But there was something about her. Something that made even this capable beast of a man shift focus, their forced proximity slowly becoming something quite different. But the games were still afoot, and Ziana’s freedom rode on their performance. She had a few tricks up her sleeves, though, and if she could somehow manage it, she and her reluctant alien might just show these people how just capable a human woman can be.     AmazonKU

VIRGIN HEART IN THE ALIEN LAB (ALIEN LAB LOVE EXPERIMENTS BOOK TWO) by G R Stellar

Maybe you won’t think I’m crazy if I tell you that I’m completely desperate and need the money. After all, maybe that could drive any girl to hand her v-card to an alien, right? Well, I want to tell you that but it’s not the case. The settlement I got for my wrongful termination is enough to keep me going for a long time. Maybe you won’t think I’m crazy if I tell you my best friend pushed me into it. After all, lots of girl hand over their v-cards because of what their friends do, right? The problem is that would be a lie, too. I can’t tell you why I do it. I’m matched to an alien named Dominic. I can tell you that. I can also talk about how he’s like some kind of ancient demigod hero. He’s tall, muscular, handsome and… Wow. He looks like a human man but a perfect one. With beautiful very deep blue skin. And when I give him my v-card, he’ll take it with a really, really, really big…What kind of crazy girl makes an alien her very first? I mean, that thing is enormous! It’s terrifying! But I’m going to do it, and there are things in play happening in my mind that have nothing to do with sex at all. How can I have feelings for this alien when I’ve never even met him yet?     AmazonKU

CAPTURED BY THE ALIEN CAPTAIN by Nila Lily

One thing stands between me and my sister’s freedom: Runar, the Medarian king—and captain of the vessel where Flora is being held. War rages between humans and Medarians, with a deadly poison killing his people. Flora was taken because she’s the key to finding the cure. Every move I make to free her is blocked by Runar. He won’t negotiate, and worse—he refuses to let me out of his sight. Why? Because, in his eyes, I’m his perfect match. The one made to be at his side. His mate. He’s wrong. I have to convince him of that, no matter what it takes. If I’m not careful, I won’t just lose Flora—I’ll lose myself.   AmazonKU

CYBORG’S TETHER by Aurelia Skye and Juno Wells

In the shadowy depths of Durmox C7’s cyborg conversion facility, brilliant but isolated technician Amaya stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens to upend the fragile balance between humans and cyborgs. Her discovery pulls her into an unlikely partnership with Xavier, a newly converted cyborg warrior still grappling with his transformed identity and lost memories. As mysterious malfunctions spread through the facility, and powerful forces close in, their investigation might be the only thing protecting the humans and cyborgs on the planet. With sparks flying—both technological and romantic—Amaya and Xavier must learn to trust each other and the fusion of their hearts and circuits. As danger mounts, and a sinister plot to control cyborgs and humanity unfolds, their bond becomes the key to unraveling a plan that could reshape the galaxy. Can they expose the truth before time runs out, or will their worlds be consumed by chaos?     AmazonKU

I’M BORED ON EARTH, TAKE ME by Olympia Black

VS Note: Short story.

I was doomscrolling. A video said, “If you want to be abducted by aliens, leave a comment.” I thought it was only a joke. It wasn’t. Now I’m terrified thinking about what these aliens have planned for me.   AmazonKU

VS: Just a reminder of my new release from last week, which was the origin story for the Captain and Maeve!

STAR CRUISE CAPTAIN’S PREQUEL by Veronica Scott

Maeve is the Artificial Intelligence operating a massive Space Navy battleship. A malfunction at the time of her creation gave her self awareness and emotions, all of which she has to hide to protect herself. At one time her ship was the best in the fleet, fighting and winning battle after battle, but now it’s considered old and obsolete. Gil Fleming is her current captain and the only one who knows her secret. He’s also the man she loves. Now he’s been ordered to take the ship to the interstellar boneyard to be turned into scrap, at which time Maeve will be terminated by the company that created her. Gil’s tried everything to persuade the authorities to grant her a reprieve and give her a new ship to run, without revealing her secret. He’s been met with opposition at every turn and accused of having an emotional connection with an AI, which is against the law. He loves her. But there’s nothing he can do to save her. They’re saying their final goodbyes on the deserted ship.
Suddenly an unusual distress call persuades Gil and Maeve to fly into enemy territory on their own on a desperate rescue mission. Will this trip only delay the inevitable for them or will the results of their rash decision solve their problem? This 24K novella goes back to the beginning and tells the origin story of Maeve and the Captain, long running characters in the STAR CRUISE series and how they got to the Nebula Zephyr. Their love story will continue in STAR CRUISE CAPTAIN’S STORY (out soon) Author’s Note: There is the loss of a child in this book, which happens outside the pages but which affects the characters as they deal with the tragic news.

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THE GOBLIN KING’S MISCHIEF by D Lieber

Lady Melody Piobaire never lost faith her first love would come for her when she was forced from his side. That is, until she finds out he doesn’t even know who she really is…doesn’t even know she’s human. To make things worse, she’s the promised mistress of the sidhe king. Rather than bear Tír’s heir, she devises a plan to win back her true love in the most goblin of ways. Orphaned elf Aodh never forgot what it was like growing up on the mean streets of Goblintown. And now, as Goblin King, he’s dedicated to being the just and attentive ruler the neglected goblins deserve. So when a spoiled human who knows nothing of what it means to be a goblin tricks him into marriage, he’ll do anything to be rid of her. Melody is certain she can win Aodh’s heart again, so she isn’t prepared for his hot and cold hostility. Aodh is unsettled by the forward human in his home and the way she seems to know just how to get to him. What can Melody do if her only love no longer wants her, or worse, no longer exists?

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COURT OF HEATHENS (COURTS AND KINGS) by K A Knight

There are many things that go bump in the night, and I am one of them. Witches are supposed to be good, powerful, and omniscient, but unluckily for me, I seem to lack all of those qualities. I have been battling the darkness that lives within me since birth, destined to eradicate goodness from our world, but one day, I have no choice but to embrace who and what I am. In order to stop the destruction of the world as we know it, I must put my trust in not only myself, but also my unlikely companions. When all is said and done, and all that is left is dust, can I go back to how I was, or will I be lost in the shadows forever? Welcome to the Court of Heathens, where darkness conquers all.   AmazonKU

DEMON’S BLUFF (HOLLOWS BOOK 18) by Kim Harrison

What’s a witch to do when the coven of moral and ethical standards demands she untwist a curse—but an essential spell component no longer exists? There’s only one choice: go back in time. Caught between self-exile and an Alcatraz cell, Rachel must find an Atlantean mirror to reverse the curse and prove to Cincinnati’s brand-new witch coven that, no, she does not practice illicit magic. Unfortunately, the only mirror of its kind in existence belonged to the insane demon Newt, forcing Rachel to go to the past to bargain with her for it. But the time-travel spell goes awry, dragging Elyse, the young leader of the coven, into the past with Rachel. They expect to land five years in the past but instead arrive two days before Rachel’s long-lost love, Kisten, dies. Heartbroken and torn, Rachel knows she can’t change the past. Even with no allies, Rachel still has one thing going for her: Cincinnati is her city, now and forever. If she can find a way to work with Newt and prevent Elyse from becoming the demon’s next familiar, they might all get home.

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HEART OF DAWN (CURSE OF DAWN BOOK THREE) by Richard Amos

VS Note: MM Post apocalyptic Fantasy

How much drama can one fae take? Answer: Can I get off this ride now, pretty please? I thought trying to survive in a zombie-infested world was dramatic enough. However, after the darker turn everything has taken recently, that all seems like a walk in the park now. And don’t even mention the plethora of mind-blowing revelations! All I want is to be with Miko, my yummy alpha werewolf mate. But too many hurdles keep getting in our way. Danger is closing in around us. Earth’s apocalyptic fall was only the beginning. Dawn isn’t done. Not by a long shot. But there is hope… We just have to survive long enough to see it through.   AmazonKU

THE LOST PRINCE: RISE OF THE DRAKENS BOOK EIGHT by Raven Storm

Cast aside since birth and denied my true heritage, they know me as the bastard prince. For years I played their game, doing allI could to assist my half-brothers shuffle refugees from the castle, while keeping them and the dying Nobles safe in the old mine tunnels. The Prince of Rats, one girl called me. The others view the curse as their doom, but they don’t realize the golden opportunity it presents. With magick coursing through my blood, I’ve greedily hoarded all the knowledge I could. They left us all for dead, and once I’m through with them, they’ll wish they’d stuck around to finish the job. All of Dorea will tremble under the might of their new Overlord.     AmazonKU

GUARDED BY THE REAPER: MONSTER SECURITY AGENCY by Cara Wylde

There’s only death for her, and eternity for me. My client, Millie, made the wrong deal – her soul for her sister’s life. Now she must pay up, and she’s ready, but she needs fourteen days to take care of one last thing. The creature who’s waiting to dine on her soul won’t give her an extension, so Millie hires me to guard and protect her for the little time she has left on this earth. Who better to delay her death if not the Grim Reaper himself? I’m a bag of bones, flesh held together by a magic cloak. For decades, I’ve wandered, aimless, lost, disenchanted with the world… But as I spend time with this mortal woman, forced close by my duty to her, Millie gradually reminds me who I am and what my purpose is. Now that I found her, I can’t lose her. For her, I will break the rules of the universe, fight the soul eater that wants to devour her, and deceive death itself.      AmazonKU

JINGLE BELLS AND DRAGON SPELLS (CHRISTMAS AT THE LONELY TAVERN BOOK TWO) by Harmony Raines

Varn has endured one of the worst fates for a shifter – having his mate whisked away before he could even meet her. But now, fate seems to have granted him the second chance he never thought he’d have. During the festive season in Wishing Moon Bay, he senses that she is near, a feeling he never thought he’d experience again. After a long journey across the seas, Carys has arrived in town. And when they finally meet, it’s everything Varn ever dreamed it would be. He’s smitten with her. She’s smitten with him. Everything’s perfect. But then, just like that, it’s as if they’ve never met. As in, literally, never met. Is a dark force from his past keeping them apart? Each fleeting encounter leaves Varn with fragments of memories and heartache for a love he can’t quite place. But they can’t keep falling in love for the first time forever. If they can’t find a way to break this curse in time, they may never remember the time they’ve spent together once she disappears back over the horizon. Thankfully they’re not alone, and the patrons of The Lonely Tavern will do whatever they can to help these two fated mates find their Happy Ever After.     AmazonKU

TRUST IN THE MOON: TALES FROM THE TAROT by Delaney Rain

VS Note: MM PNR.

Fresh off of a bad breakup, Zeke Castro is done with men and love even though he’s in a resort town in Colorado for his cousin’s big gay wedding. After a ruggedly handsome man kisses him in the hotel lobby, though, Zeke realizes his heart might not be so frozen after all. Sacha Lupescu knows he’s found his fated mate and though he’s thrilled, he already knows that his mother won’t be. He needs to find a way to change her mind while also revealing his truth to Zeke without losing him. Secrets ruined Zeke’s last relationship, and he’s started to notice that Sacha has a lot of secrets. But when the truth finally comes out, Zeke will need to decide if he can accept that fate is real and that he has a place in a world more magical than he ever could’ve dreamed.   AmazonKU

MAGIC AND MUTINY (STARRY HOLLOW WITCHES BOOK 19) by Annabel Chase

Welcome to Starry Hollow, where spells were made to be broken. Ever since the moment her trio of magical cousins whisked her away to Starry Hollow, the town has served as a safe haven for Ember Rose, descendant of the One True Witch. Even the bumps in the roads have smoothed—she’s reconciled with her formidable aunt and is about to marry the love of her life, Sheriff Nash. All the bumps except the Ivy-shaped one, that is. Now the entire town is under threat because of a mistake Ember made. Granted, she wasn’t the one who mistreated her ancestor centuries ago, but she was the one who resurrected her. And now Ivy is ready to exact revenge on the coven that wronged her. Can Ember stop the mutiny and save her beloved hometown, or will the one-witch rebellion destroy Starry Hollow forever?     AmazonKU

BLOODGUARD by Cecy Robson

Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie. Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose. He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity. All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day. Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Everything he should hate. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a chance to win the coveted title of Bloodguard—and his freedom. But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn’t come cheap. Nor will his ultimate revenge.

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GAGA FOR THE GARGOYLE: A FATED DATES NOVELLA by Settle Myer

Xander – Im running out of time. In six months, on my 1,000th birthday, I will permanently turn to stone. Unless I find my fated mate. As Gargoyle King of New York City, the last place I expected to find true love was on a dating app. But when one mysteriously shows up on my phone, I decide I have nothing to lose. I sign up and immediately have a match. And she’s human. Evangeline – After an abusive marriage and brutal divorce, I’m ready to get back out there. But I’m forty years old and the dating scene terrifies me. I have no idea what I’m doing, but I know I don’t want commitment. I just want one night of hot sex. So, when a mysterious dating app shows up on my phone, I sign up. I never expected to be matched with a gorgeous, seven-foot-tall purple… man? With horns, fangs, and… is that a tail? I might be hallucinating, but that doesn’t stop me from agreeing to meet him.     AmazonKU

DITCHING THE DRAGON: A FATED DATES NOVELLA by Becca Fogg

The best way to get over someone is to get under . . . anyone other than a jealous and possessive dragon. … who’s convinced he’s your mate. … and also wants to control every aspect of your life. … including paying off your student loans, and buying your corner café a dough press for your favorite croissants, and …No, you definitely don’t want this. Right?
Even if every word from passing between those sharp teeth lights a fire in your chest. The only way to make the decision for yourself is to go on the run—and hope you can hide from the ever-present, green-gold eyes that always seem to follow.     AmazonKU

V.A.M.P. BOOK FOUR – ORIGINS by Kimberly A Tdd

VS Note: FF PNR.

With her wedding put on hold, a council seat still to be claimed, and a vampire army on her doorstep, can Katerina fulfill her quest to find something ancient, save her future wife from death, and overcome her fears of becoming a vampire leader? Heartbreak takes its toll and living for eternity carries it with you forever. Can Serena watch the love of her life face death on a daily basis, battle an evil vampire menace, and learn to leave her past worries behind in order to focus on a future together that may or may not be?     AmazonKU

GHOSTS OF MAGNOLIA MANOR: MIDNIGHT MAGNOLIAS BOOK 18 by P Mattern

Avery Rae and her Captain Papa Merchant Teecham grow even closer after they experience back-to- back tragic personal losses. In the meantime, Lady Roxanne welcomes a new Love into her complicated life, one that might ruin a friendship with her best friend and confidant Avery Rae. Casper Venificus has proven himself not only a powerful Necromancer and Vampwarlock but also created a Frankensteinian bride for his creature Charles. The creature was once a Southern Gentleman (and former rival) that Casper condemned to live at the bottom of an abandoned well for eternity in the Forbidden Meadow of Magnolia Plantation and obey his every command. Nicholas Vaughn may have reached his limit with Leo Randolph, but how can he kill a Doctor who saved his life on the battlefield during the Spanish-American War? Only one way to settle a Gentleman’s disagreement in the Old South-a duel! Which of them is destined to survive?     AmazonKU

MONSTROUS NIGHTS (WITCH’S COMPENDIUM OF MONSTERS BOOK TWO) by Genoveva Dimova

With her magic reclaimed and her role in the community of Chernograd restored, Kosara’s life should finally be back to normal—but, of course, things can’t possibly be that simple. She is now in possession of twelve witch’s shadows. Holding them may grant her unprecedented power, but that doesn’t mean they’re always willing to do her bidding. Across the wall in Belograd, Asen chases his only lead on the latest witch murder case. He follows the trail of smuggling kingpin Konstantin Karaivanov to an underground monster auction—which leads him right back to Chernograd. There, sinister events follow one after another: snow falls in midsummer, a witch with two shadows is found dead, and monsters that should only appear during the Foul Days are sighted. The barrier between worlds thins… and Kosara is certain it’s her fault—and her job to fix.     AmazonKU     AB

GRACE OF LANCELOT (ONCE AND FUTURE HEARTS BOOK 10) by Teracy Cooper-Posey

Lynette the Golden, granddaughter of the woman who once saved Merlin’s mother, is the newest addition to Queen Guenivere’s court. But Camelot, once a beacon of hope, is now a realm of intrigue and distrust. Mordred and his allies sow trouble, while the people suffer through droughts, plagues, and calamities that shake their faith in Arthur’s rule.
Prince Kahedin of Morbihan, known as Kai, arrives in Camelot seeking Arthur’s aid against the Saxons threatening his father’s kingdom. Instead of the fabled unity of the Round Table, he finds a court rife with discord. Only Lynette, with her radiant beauty and steadfast spirit, offers solace. Their connection is undeniable, yet Kai is bound by duty to find a royal bride, and Lynette is cautious of his associations with Mordred’s faction. Meanwhile, Lancelot, consumed by guilt over his love for Guenivere, roams far from Camelot. When the Queen is accused of treason, Arthur, wounded by Morgan le Fey’s treachery, cannot defend her. The fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance and Kai must overcome his own beliefs and loyalties to find and convince Lancelot to return and fight for Britain’s future.

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CORDELIA MANOR by Adam J Ridley

Evan inherits a mysterious manor house that’s filled with restless spirits and Cary is the manor’s magical caretaker charged with managing them.When the two meet, they unwittingly become the target of one of the manor’s most vengeful ghosts. Despite the dangers, a passionate and deep love blossoms between them. Will that love be enough to protect them as they unravel Cordelia Manor’s secrets, or will the past repeat itself, destroying them and all they’ve built together?     AmazonKU

CHOOSE THE BEARS (URSA SHIFTERS BOOK SIX) by Sam Hall

I met a man and a bear in the woods, and I chose the bear. Not just one either, but three hot bear shifters. No sooner had I escaped my awful ex when a creepy stranger advances on me in the woods. I’m alone, exposed, vulnerable… until three massive men come charging out of nowhere to save me. And when the creepy stranger turns scary stalker, they insist on sticking around to offer their protection. It feels too good to be true, having them appear just when I needed them and having them offer everything I’ve always wanted. So I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. For these three men to reveal themselves to be monsters as well. But what if the scariest thought of all is one day losing them? What if I didn’t get to choose the bears, because they’ve already chosen me?   AmazonKU

THE FEMME FATALE JOB: A DRAGON THIEF STORY by Kat Simons

No one saw her coming…After the last job for the dragon king, Myra vows never again. No more. But for Christopher, and for whatever these feelings developing between them might be… She can’t say no. Especially if the job involves a damsel in distress. Myra’s dragon shifter prince just can’t resist rescuing people in trouble. And when he needs a thief to do that, Myra happily jumps in. The job might be skirting the line between working for the dragon king and not working for the dragon king, but Myra willingly walks that line for Christopher. What starts out as a simple case of helping one woman rescue her career, though, quickly turns into something Myra never expected, something no one expected. A foe so deadly, so terrifying, that if they get this wrong, the entire island of Manhattan could burn. Pitting a magical thief and her dragon shifter prince against one of the most terrifying creatures on the planet… How can they possibly survive? By stealing something of course. Before everything goes up in flames.

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STOLEN BY THE NECROMANCER by Elixa Everett

Nero – She’s beautiful. She’s innocent. And she’s about to be all mine.
From the moment of her birth, I’ve been watching. I’ve been waiting for her twenty-second birthday, when her powers would mature, making her ripe for the harvest. And that time has finally come and I’m about to claim what is mine. Genevieve – I’ve always felt different from the other girls. They sensed it too, so they never wanted anything to do with me.
For years it hurt to be the outcast, but now in college, focused on my studies with a bright future ahead, the loneliness isn’t so overwhelming. For a moment, I almost fit in. But lately I’ve been feeling off. Anxious. Like something life-changing is about to happen. I’m consumed with the feeling of being watched. Maybe I really am losing my mind, just like people said. But then I start seeing him—always watching, always closer.
He’s too beautiful to be human. And all my senses scream he will be the death of me. But. He’s irresistible.     AmazonKU

CHASED BEAR: A WAITING HEARTS WORLD ROMANCE (WINDRIDGE DEN BOOK TWO) by Jena Wade and Lorelai M Hart

VS Note: MM PNR

I always knew I wouldn’t mate for love. I’m alpha of Windridge and my every focus has to be on doing what is best for my den. Right now, what is best for my den is finding a suitable mate. Only my bear is picky and there seem to be no agreeable omegas out there. But it leaves me right where I started… alone and in need of a mate. With my position, I can’t randomly pick any mate— requirements need to be met. And when Jayce walks into my life, he doesn’t meet a single one. My bear is intrigued, but that’s not enough to abandon my quest. Besides, he stinks. Sure it’s the scent of a skunk and not his true scent, but I can’t get past it to discover what’s underneath. Maybe that’s for the best. I have a feeling this omega could steal more than my attention… he could steal my heart.   AmazonKU

HOW TO WOO A WARRIOR ORC (WILD OAK WOODS BOOK TWO) by January Bell

I’ve made a life of catering to any craving a friend might have— and now I have a magical pastry shop that does exactly that. Creating enchanted desserts at Pixie’s Perch is my lifelong dream, and as much as I love my friends in the Wild Oak Woods, something’s missing. Until the fierce warrior orc Ga’Rek shows up with his crew of Unseelie fae. He’s never seen anything like my pastry shop, and I’ve never met anyone like him. When he starts helping out in my kitchen, he heats up more than the oven. He’s got a real knack for filling eclairs with cream, too. When the local duchess decides to make an official visit during the annual Wild Oak Woods fall festival, I pull out all the stops to impress her. My shy, smiling orc in the kitchen turns out to be the perfect assistant pastry chef. No matter what half-cocked idea for a new recipe I have, he’s always willing to help— and to sample the results. I’m determined to reward Ga’Rek with all of his favorite sweet treats. Except the only thing the huge warrior orc wants is me.     AmazonKU

ECHOES OF ETERNITY: MATED TO THE MONSTER SEASON TWO by YD La Mar

Noboru has spent lifetimes searching for her. All because he fell from grace for loving a human. But when they sacrificed his soulmate, they didn’t realize she would be reborn again. Or did they? Now a tattoo artist in the bustling city, Mae has no memory of the fiery warrior who once loved her centuries ago. But danger lurks across lifetimes, and Mae finds herself in the sights of a relentless Yakuza suitor. Noboru must protect her, even if it means confronting the ghosts of his past and unleashing his deadly powers. Their destinies are intertwined, but their path is fraught with peril. Can love truly conquer all, or will history repeat itself?     AmazonKU

THE REPUBLIC OF SALT (MIRROR REALM CYCLE BOOK TWO) by Ariel Kaplan

After a near-disastrous confrontation with La Caceria, Toba and Asmel are trapped on the human side of the gate, pursued by the Courser and a possessed Inquisitor. In the Mazik world, Naftaly’s visions are getting worse, predicting the prosperous gate city of Zayit in flames and overrun by La Caceria. Zayit is notorious for its trade in salt, a substance toxic to the near-immortal Maziks; if the Cacador can control the salt, he will be nearly unstoppable. But the stolen killstone, the key to the Cacador’s destruction, could eliminate the threat—if only Barsilay could find and use it. Deadly allies and even more dangerous bargains might be the only path to resist La Caceria’s ruthless conquest of both the mortal world and the Maziks’, but the cost is steep and the threat is near.

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THE HOLLOW AND THE HAUNTED: FIRST IN THE SERIES by Camilla Raines

Miles Warren hails from a long line of psychics. Resigned to a life in the family business, Miles is perfectly happy, thank you very much. Apart from the fact he hasn’t told anyone he’s gay, and that he’s constantly exhausted from long nights spent wrangling angry ghosts in creepy cemeteries. Perfectly happy.  But Miles’s comfortable routine is interrupted when he starts having visions of an unfamiliar boy. He soon learns the stranger is Gabriel Hawthorne, whose family have a mysterious, decades-long feud with Miles’s own—and that the visions are a premonition of his murder. Gabriel is everything Miles expects from a Hawthorne: rude, haughty, irritatingly good-looking. But that doesn’t mean Miles is just going to stand by and let someone kill him.  The two form an uneasy alliance, trying to solve Gabriel’s murder before it happens. As they begin to unravel the web of secrets between their families, and with dark magic swirling around them, Miles is horrified to realize that he doesn’t hate Gabrielquiteas much as he’s supposed to. He might even like him. Too bad Gabriel is probably going to die.

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SON OF STORMS (DIVINE OUTCASTS BOOK TWO) by Gwendolyn Morgan

Ryder, son of Poseidon, strives to decipher the enigmatic prophecy that binds his fate with Zane, Nico, and Thea; a new tempest descends upon coastal realms. Ryder must unravel the threads of destiny while safeguarding his name from the raging storms of blame. The prophecy’s cryptic words echo: “Shadows cloak the oceans embrace, and a tempest brews. Signaling a challenge that tests Ryder’s role in the unfolding saga. Will Ryder become a pawn in a grander game orchestrated by unseen forces? In this sequel of divine proportions, the son of Poseidon faces a turbulent journey where the stakes are higher, the waters darker and the shadows concealing ancient truths start to stir.     AmazonKU

RESCUED BY THE VEXED VAMPIRE: RESCUED FROM RUIN by Annee Jones

Slipping after getting out of the bathtub and hitting my head on the toilet seat wasn’t exactly the way I’d imagined ascending to the pearly gates, but nevertheless, there I was, Bethany Snow, knocking on heaven’s door. Looking back, I should have suspected something when I spied the freshly baked devil’s food cake next to the manna on the buffet. I would have blamed my choice to go for the devil’s chocolate on PMS if I’d still been alive; however, after one bite of sweet temptation, I was stripped of my angel wings and kicked back to the land of the living with a warning that I had one more chance to get things right; otherwise, I may as well kiss chocolate goodbye for eternity. Talk about incentive. Now, I’m working at a candy shop and assigned to cater a Halloween party. When one of the merrymakers gets a little too merry, I’m rescued by none other than Count Dracula. A night of passion follows, but the next morning, I’m shocked to find my new boss is Mr. Hot Fangs himself. Who apparently hadn’t been wearing a costume after all. Can I set things right by making a deal to help the vexed vampire, or am I doomed to be wingless forever?     AmazonKU

IMAGINE: A WINDTREE PRESS ANTHOLOGY by Various

Imagination. It is a word that conjures up so much and can cover so many emotions. In this collection of nine unique stories and a poem, you will cross centuries, hang in suspense, chuckle and perhaps even laugh, and wonder did the character imagine that or not. Dari LaRoche starts this anthology with a poem that explores what sparks the imagination as it moves between conscious thought and the sublime, reflecting the beauty that surrounds us. In Metro Takes a Road Trip, Susie Slanina returns to the adventures of a dog named Metro discovering new places and talents. In The Watching Game, Lisa de Nikolits crafts a story that explores invisible friends, suspense, and the power of suggestion. Diana McCollum’s story, Son-ja’s Journey, explores the story of a lost child who wanders into a Native American tribe’s camp and is raised as one of their own. Pamela Cowan’s story, Mars, moves away from earth to outer space in her futuristic tale with a twist about a young man coming of age. Back on earth…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     Amazon

DREAM TENTACLED (MORPHEUS REALM BOOK ONE) by Alexa Piper

VS Note: MM PNR.

Fian has a problem. His brother, an aquatic dream demon like Fian, is getting married to a human. Fian is supposed to attend, but being shy and single, he lacks the plus one, and his brother is already teasing him about it. Fian decides to go and find his date in the human realm. After all, if his abrasive brother got a human to say yes to marriage, Fian figures he’ll find one who is willing to give him a single date. Kai has a problem too: a rotten ex and random migraines. On top of that, he gave up city life to move to a small town by the ocean where he runs a jam and tea shop, which is weird, given Kai never liked either. Looking back, he’s not sure what led him to this place anymore, but he doesn’t want to end up stuck there. When a handsome stranger walks into Kai’s jam shop, Kai feels seen for the first time in a long time. Fian can tell right away that Kai, a lovely human, is under a spell. When Kai gives him a gift, Fian itches to get his suckers on the human. To thank him of course. But before he can…thank the human properly, Fian should at least break the spell Kai’s under. Maybe Kai will give him a second gift for that?

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SECRET MAGIC (WILD MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Eileen Troemel

Secrets – kept will protect but revealed can be deadly – Mallory must discover the secrets in Lins or Lord Exferd will take her life in his quest for ultimate power. Prophecy drives Lord Exferd in his plot to kill Mallory in order to strengthen and ensure his rule for all eternity. The prophecy threatens Mallory, her unborn child, and her new found family. To atone for his betrayal, Ovra must keep his secrets as he joins enemy forces in Lins. If his secrets are discovered, Mallory will fall victim to the prophecy. Will Ovra be able to redeem himself or will his secrets cost him everything?     AmazonKU

SHADOW OF THE WITCH (MYSTERY SCHOOL BOOK TWO) by Kristen Weiss

VS Note: From SEPT 30.

In the shadow of tragedy, Brandy embarks on a quest for answers that leads to a mobster’s mansion in Lake Tahoe. But what she finds within the Dragon House’s walls is more than she bargained for: a murdered man and a medieval scroll on the alchemy of luck. Digging deeper into the mystical world of luck and chance, Brandy becomes trapped in a web of magic and deception that threatens to unravel her reality. Brandy must race against time to solve the murder and decipher the text. And if she can’t confront her deepest fears, she may lose everything. Will fortune favor the brave, or will the grave claim her?

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MISTAKEN (DJINN WARS BOOK SIX) by Christine Pope

Sarah Wolfe thought her dreams died with the rest of the world when the Djinn unleashed the Heat. Now she’s just another survivor in the protected community of Los Alamos, her voice silenced by grief and guilt. But when a scouting mission goes awry, Sarah finds herself captive in the isolated sanctuary of Ghost Ranch. Her captor is Abdul, a mysterious being who’s not quite djinn, not quite human. Scarred and solitary, he’s determined to keep his existence a secret. But as Sarah’s golden voice fills the air and her gentle spirit touches his heart, Abdul finds himself drawn to the very humanity he once shunned. As their connection deepens, Sarah uncovers shocking truths about Abdul’s past. Now she must decide if she can accept the unacceptable and love a being who carries the weight of unimaginable choices. The survivors of Los Alamos are desperate to find Sarah, and the djinn elders are closing in. As external pressures mount, Sarah and Abdul’s fragile bond faces its ultimate test. Their love must overcome the wounds of the past and bridge the divide between humans and djinn…if they hope to forge a future together in this changed world.

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A VILE SEASON by David Ferraro

After being run out of his castle by vampire hunters, Count Lucian encounters the god of vampires, Vrykolakas, while in hiding. Unhappy with how many vampires have been bested by hunters, Vrykolakas gives Lucian a test: Infiltrate the future duke’s marriage games as a suitor and uncover the clandestine vampire hunters Vrykolakas suspects lurk in their midst. The god strips Lucian of his immortality so he can walk amongst mortals—making him human for the first time in centuries. If Lucian succeeds, Vrykolakas will make him the most powerful vampire in existence, but if he fails, the god of vampires will torture him for the rest of his life. Unfortunately, Lucian isn’t prepared for the emotions that come with humanity, nor the treacheries of courting season with fellow nobles posing as friends, enemies, and wholly unsuitable romantic distractions. To win the life he wants, Lucian will have to decide if being a vampire is worth giving up the friendship and love he’s found.

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A DREAM OF SNOW (WINTER’S SPELL TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Yasmine Galenorn

Asajia and Bran have managed to escape, but now they must plan how to overthrow Bran’s brother, Karehl, who is set on destroying the legacy Bran’s father left for them. With the Lorani behind them, they must flee to Swelan, where the People of the Winds live. Once there, brother will go against brother, and Asajia must prepare to become queen of the Wolf People…if Karehl doesn’t assassinate them first.

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INCU-BLISS: MATED TO THE MONSTER SEASON TWO by Matilda Martel

Valek Villainous, a seasoned incubus demon who has been battling rogue angels in the mortal realm for half a century, is feeling out of sorts. After spending so much time around humans, he’s starting to feel like an outsider among his own kind. But when he returns to his brother’s dark kingdom, he’s greeted with a surprising sight – his fearsome and ruthless brother Vesper is now happily married and glowing with domestic bliss. This transformation is unheard of in demon lore and leaves Valek feeling even more annoyed and maybe a little envious. Hoping to calm his anger, his brother commands him to visit Sorcery & Serenity, a popular wellness retreat in the neighboring village of Mystic Grove. There, he meets Odette Blackfire, who has just returned from the mortal realm after secretly raising her niece for eight years. Tired of the political games of her family, Odette has created her own peaceful haven at the relaxation retreat. But things get complicated when she meets …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

FATED TO THE GRIZZLY: A BRETHREN’S LEGACY NOVELLA: MATED TO THE MONSTER SEASON TWO by Debra Elise

SIERRA – One day I’m minding my own business, the next I’m face-to-face with a Duke of Hell bent on ruling mankind and ensuring the Brethren, whoever they are, never find me or the rest of the prophesied “brides”. I try to keep up with the rantings, but frankly, the disfigured demon no longer scares me. What does are the voices in my head that are the only things keeping me company in my dark prison inside a cave under a volcano. Okay, maybe it’s just one voice. One deep, rumbly sexy voice that keeps telling me to hold on. I’m beginning to think these sulphureous fumes are making me hallucinate. Then he shows up and with an inhuman roar, takes out the half dozen demons who’ve been guarding me for months. And when I get my first look at my rescuer, something I buried a long time ago, awakens. The very thing the Duke of Hell kidnapped me for. But that’s not what I’m most scared of.
Not by a mile. It’s the man who’s not quite human, not even close, who claims we’re fated mates setting off a huge battle between my head—which craves solitude, and my heart plus my traitorous body which wants my bigger-than-life rescuer, his large hands and even larger muscles up close and personal: forever. MAC – For months I’ve run on little more than adrenaline. I’ve finally discovered my mate, but…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU 

THE TROUBLE WITH SPELLS by Raiven Mathews

VS Note: MM PNR

I swear I didn’t mean to bind my secret high school crush to me, it just happened. I made a promise to my family that there would be no spell casting while they were away. It was well known in the Turner household that my spells tended to go a bit, shall we say, wonky. Like turning my ex-boyfriend into a frog when I’d been trying to conjure breakfast in bed. Complete accident, though my sister claimed he was better in frog form. She wasn’t wrong. So, for the next two weeks I would look after our family store, hang out with my cat, Hex, and enjoy having the house to myself for once. Peace and quiet and no hinky spell work business. Then he blew into my store–literally. Michael Endicott the third. Or fourth? Maybe fifth? It didn’t matter. What did matter was that I was staring at my high school crush–who clearly did not remember me. Unfortunately, he still made me forget how to form words into a complete sentence. Seems a vengeful one-night stand had placed a bad luck spell on Michael, and he needed help. My help. I mean, what could go wrong? It was just an easy reversal spell. No problem. Only somehow instead of reversing the spell, I managed to bind us together.   AmazonKU

ALL CHAOS FOR THIEVES: A SCALES OF JUSTICE PREQUEL by Laura Greenwood

Rera does what she has to in order to survive, even when that means doing something that could damn her soul – robbing a tomb. But nothing is as straightforward as it seems, and Rera’s conflicting feelings only deepen the further she gets involved with the London underworld. Can she escape the eyes of the goddess of justice who seems to be watching her everywhere she goes?

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BLOOD BONDS: A VAMPIRE VIXEN NOVEL (GARNET DAGGER MAFIA BOOK ONE) by Stephanie Hudson

Hello, my name is Vanessa. No, I don’t have a drinking problem and nor is this my opening line for an AA meeting. No, what I did do though was witness a murder. A very gruesome murder. A mafia murder. Because clearly, I don’t do things by halves. Which means I am now being hunted. The problem is I have not only been thrust into the dark underbelly of a crime syndicate…but it seems this one fights their wars with Fangs not just guns, making them doubly dangerous. Because wouldn’t you know, Vampires aren’t just hot guys on screens that are addicted to the taste of blood. No, they are deadly real. Emphasis on the deadly part, as now they have their sights set on me. Oh, and the ones hunting me, just so happen to be the ones that own this damn city. A menacing, utterly terrifying twin brother duo that are admittedly hotter than…(More blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE RUNESTONE SAGA: BANE OF ASGARD by Cinda Williams Chima

Reunited in New Jotunheim, Reginn, Eiric and Liv discover that they are game pieces being played on a hidden board. Eiric’s slaughter of the old council has opened Tyra’s path to power—she now has the perfect excuse to launch a war against the Archipelago. Tyra is also using her dottir, Liv, as a vehicle to raise a dangerous goddess. And Reginn is tasked with crossing the boundary between the living and the dead to gain access to powerful magical secrets. With Reginn’s help, Eiric escapes prison and returns home to find his brodir and warn the Archipelago of the impending attack. Meanwhile, she remains at the Grove to try to prevent the outbreak of war. Soon, though, Reginn learns her true role in this game: use her power to raise the dead to ensure victory for New Jotunheim. The demon Asger Eldr tells her that she alone can prevent another Ragnarok. But how? Back in the Archipelago, Eiric agrees to join the king’s forces, though that means taking up arms against his systir, Liv, and Reginn, the spinner who has ensnared his heart. For perhaps the first time in his life, he dreads the coming fight. As the two sides prepare for an apocalyptic battle, Eiric, Reginn, and Liv find allies and enemies in unexpected places and draw on new strengths as they seek to prevent the destruction of the last of the Nine Worlds.

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A SPELL FOR HEARTSICKNESS (THE RUNE TITHE BOOK ONE) by Alistair Reeves

Witch Briar Wyngrave’s time is limited. The wasting curse that killed his mother is coming for him too, consuming his magic bit by bit. At least he’ll have the chance to make his name as a magical fashion designer with an elite placement in Pentawynn, the country’s glittering capital, after graduation. Until, that is, a prophecy sends him to the remote island of Coill Darragh instead, in search of a predestined lover with a mysterious mask. When Briar arrives with his grumpy magpie familiar, Vatii, he finds an unwelcoming town, a murdered poltergeist named Gretchen in his apartment, and a handsome alderman named Rowan with a haunting scar. He also gets pulled into the mysterious magic of the darkly enchanted forest that surrounds the town and seems to have something to do with his curse . . . As if all that weren’t enough, famous witch Linden Fairchild has come to town, complete with a charismatic smile, an unreadable aura, and a surefire plan to cure curses. How’s a cursed witch to know which enchanting man is his destiny? And can Briar possibly make an impact as a magical fashion designer in this tiny town?     AmazonKU

JUST ONE JACK-O-LANTERN by Sophie Stern

Jacqueline Ophelia Lantern hates Halloween. When her best friend, Emma, drags her to a party, she just wants to survive the stupid costumes until she can go home and pass out, free from the insanity until next year rolls around. But fate has other plans for Jacqueline. When a mysterious man wearing a jack-o’-lantern mask shows up at the party, he gives Jacqueline the best night of her life. He also shares his secret with her: he’s been cursed by an evil witch, doomed to live life as a pumpkin except on Halloween. It’s the one night of the year that he’s allowed to have his body back, but he can’t remove the pumpkin mask until he finds someone who will truly love him. Could their passion be enough to break the curse?     AmazonKU

THE DARKNESS AND THE DAMNED (DARK & DAMNED BOOK ONE) by Ames B Winterbourne

Millie Van Helsing has never hunted in her life. But when Dracula throws a bridal ball looking for a bride for his son, the Prince of Darkness, the Hunter’s Guild enlists her to kill him. However, nothing goes as planned when Prince Drake realizes the similarities between Millie and his father’s lost obsession. After his father’s betrayal years ago, Drake will do anything to destroy his father, including making Millie his own.     AmazonKU

THE DYING WILDS (KINGDOM OF ERISHUM TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Gwen DeMarco

In The Dying Wilds, the final book in the Kingdom of Erishum Trilogy, Vallen and Nyssa venture back into the perilous Dying Wilds on a mission to save five Tributes from a sacrificial ritual. Hidden within their fortified campsite and equipped with magical wellspring water, they steel themselves against the lethal hyvas in their quest to rescue the innocent victims. Once Vallen and Nyssa free the captives, their plan to return to Puzur is dashed when they discover the ruin that Erishum has become since they escaped. King Jorek must be stopped, and they are the only ones ready to stand against him. In the trilogy’s gripping climax, the former gutter rats will rise to fight for their people – if they can survive the Dying Wilds first.     AmazonKU

FANGED SECRETS: A VAMPIRE LESBIAN ROMANCE (LEYORE COVEN BOOK TWO) by Chloe Peterson

Amara Leone has always lived in silence, navigating the dangerous world of her mafia family as the obedient, deaf daughter of a ruthless boss. But when she’s forced into an arranged marriage with Dylan Wood, the cold and enigmatic head of security for a powerful organization, her world becomes even more precarious. Amara’s father wants her to spy on Dylan, but her new wife is far more complex than she appears. Amara may not hear the words, but she feels every layer of Dylan’s intensity.
Despite Dylan’s icy exterior, Amara discovers hidden vulnerabilities—like her quiet passion for gardening—that challenge her perception of the fierce security chief. But what Amara doesn’t know is that Dylan is hiding a much darker secret: she’s a vampire. As sparks of attraction fly and their connection begins to deepen, Amara remains unaware that she’s married into a supernatural world far more dangerous than her own. Amara’s deafness becomes both her strength and her shield, allowing her to navigate the deadly undercurrents of their world. But with enemies closing in, and Dylan’s truth poised to shatter everything, their time is running out. Will Amara’s newfound feelings survive the revelation of Dylan’s true nature, or will the secrets between them ignite a war that could destroy them both?     AmazonKU

BOBBING ON CANDLEFLY LAKE by Sam Cheever

There are a lot of things from my childhood at Candlefly Lake that, at the time, felt magical to me. Memories acknowledged with a child’s easy acceptance bear a unique kind of charm. But as my childhood memories were dragged through the filter of an adult’s rigid practicality…magic was, necessarily, rejected. Transforming it from reality into a situation that must have been misunderstood. Growing up along its gentle shores, I’d never believed Candlefly Lake would lose its magic. I’d been right. And I’d been wrong.

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BOTTLE SERVICE (COME TRUE BOOK FOUR) by Brindi Quinn

The first time, she found it in a thrift store. The second, it washed up on a shore.  Unofficial newlywed Dolly Jones deserves a bomb-ass genie honeymoon. So it would be really nice if none of her new brothers-in-law upset the fantasyland flora and sparkling waves of her perfect magical vacation, orchestrated by her perfect magical boyfriend. But for the new laird and his lady, a peaceful island getaway may be nothing more than wishful thinking when a familiar bottle appears washed up on the beach, relentlessly pursuing Dolly as its master—who, by all accounts, already has a genie and a soulmate. While Velis works to strengthen the cloaking magic over their beach rental in hopes of hiding them from his meddlesome family, Dolly begins to experience strange occurrences around the island that may or may not be charm magic at work. Is that feeling of fate tugging at her all in her head? And in the aftermath of a crumbling family, who will have to sacrifice what in order to live their happily ever after?     AmazonKU

BETWEEN THE SHEETS (THE CURSE OF BETWEEN BOOK TWO) by Cat Collins

A spicy dual romance set in the town of Between, Nevada, where residents know there are two sides to every curse. Luc’s White Load: I’d peaked at twenty-two, developing a billion-dollar cleaning product that took over the world, but left me with nothing but piles of cash and a big void in my life where passion should’ve been. When I got hit with the Wayward Warbler’s curse, I thought hey, at least it would give me something to do with my days. I didn’t realize Cordelia Park and her baby girl would appear right after that bird. I was into Delia instantly and when I started reading minds (thanks curse) I knew she wanted me too, but her aversion to our age difference was a lot to overcome. Good thing I knew just what moves to make thanks to that curse. I just had to hope she still wanted me when I admitted what I’d done to get her between the sheets. Brynne’s Dirty Laundry: Forensic accounting was my life. Literally. I did nothing but eat, sleep, and account. I hoped for a promotion to get me to Vegas where the real work was, but I…(more blurb on the ebook seller’s page)      AmazonKU

KESTREL & KEE: SIREN OF LAKE KILLIKEE by V L Locey

Archimedes Kee has always had the gift. From his youngest days, he has been able to communicate with the dearly departed. Most of the time, they seek him as a way to correct wrongs or for help moving over to the next plane. Some just want to complain about badly written books. Generally, he does his best to aid the stranded spirits as he juggles working part-time at his grandfather’s bookstore, a job he adores, with attending a local college. Stuck in the grind of the day-to-day, he is totally unprepared for the arrival of Phil Kestrel, who blows into the shop like a hurricane with his blond hair, blue eyes, and unparalleled exuberance. For the first time in forever, Archie can’t pull back into the protective shell he has learned to keep up. Phil is not only a charmingly sweet and sexy man, but he’s also slowly winning Archie’s heart one 80’s song at a time. After witnessing an unearthly book club meeting late one night the football star slash film major discovers Archie’s secret and proposes a plan. They make a ghost hunter show for extra credit and to bring much-needed foot traffic to the old bookstore. The plan has merit, so they seek out a local legend and face off against an anguished soul who puts their new bond to the test.     AmazonKU

BITE ME: OXFORD ORDER OF THE UNDEAD BOOK ONE (VAMPIRE MAFIA ROMCOM) by Katherine Avery

Welcome to the world of Oxford’s Most Ancient Order of Ethical Vampires. They don’t hunt, they solicit. They don’t kill, they merely drain their prey and recycle them. They don’t terrorize the townies, they skulk in the shadows, careful to mind their manners. That is, until the bloodlust is awoken in them. Then all bets are off. Stithulf Vrykolakas Upiór has stalked the shadows of Oxford University for centuries. But when Maeve Blue catches his eye, his world’s turned upside down. He can’t think. He can’t work. Hell, he can’t even skulk. It’s all Maeve, Maeve, Maeve. Problem is, the ancient laws that bind him to his clan require him to gain her consent before proceeding with, well, the delectable proceedings. He’s a hottie – chiseled, moody, with abs a-plenty – but when he reveals himself to be a vampire, Maeve wants nothing to do with him. Vampires give her the willies (and not in a good way). To make matters worse, she has a raging case of amnesia, which is weird in a thirty-year old, but when the scales fall from her eyes and she realizes who she is, her world is rocked to the core.    AmazonKU

SIEGE OF BLOOD AND BETRAYAL: A VAMPIRE VIXEN NOVEL (DIAMOND DAGGER MAFIA BOOK ONE) by JL Madore

Scottie – For seven long years, I lived in New York to avoid the man who shattered my heart. Returning to the Toronto vampire compound where I grew up is tough, but I hope to surprise my father for his birthday and have a magical night. Instead, I’m surprised with a bloody nightmare. A rogue group of vampires have breached the compound, killed the vampire king, and to seal their reign, are now after the Diamond Dagger and the prince—my prince. The last thing I want to do is track down Zane Vasari, but someone has to warn Zane. Someone has to keep him alive. Like it or not… that someone is now me. Zane – Life is a fickle bitch. You think you have it all and then, with one decision, your heart is ripped from your chest and you’re left hollow and bleeding. I wanted to protect the woman I loved—the only woman I have ever wanted at my side—from the feral darkness growing within me. I meant to safeguard Scottie…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

DEPTHS OF HUNGER (EMERALD DAGGER MAFIA SERIES BOOK ONE) by A X Ballantyne

I’ve just married a man who exudes power, a man whose very presence demands the attention of the entire room. Lorenzo Valdici. The name alone sends shivers down the spines of men who think themselves untouchable. They say he brings muscle and money to the table, but they don’t know that he brings something far more dangerous. Something I’m not ready to face. As the new queen of the Valdici mafia, I should feel safe, protected. But instead, I feel like I’m standing on the edge of a precipice, staring into the abyss of something ancient, something hungry. My family’s power is waning, and this marriage was supposed to be our salvation. But now, I wonder if it is the start of something far more sinister. When someone tries to kill Renzo, I think I’ve lost him forever. But then I find out the truth—he’s still alive, and the man I thought I knew is hiding secrets that make the darkness of our world seem like mere shadows. Renzo isn’t just a mafia king; he’s something far more terrifying. And now, as the whispers of revenge swirl around us, I’m about to discover what lurks in the depths of hunger.   AmazonKU

THIS BOOK SUCKS by Piper CJ

VS Note: Not a fan of the cover. FF PNR.

Welcome to The Page Turner – A Seattle speakeasy that caters to secret, underground fantasies: drinks, sex, and fang-tastic carnage. 400-year-old Narya Volkova is exhausted by terrible vampire pop culture, struggling to get over her ex, and annoyed by every man on the face of the planet. When she hires Kit Fournier as her beautiful new bartender, she finds herself falling for the lady of the night—regaling the human with the “truths” about vampires lore. But Kit proves difficult to protect, and Narya tests the limits of her power to keep her safe…even if she must leave a bloody mess in her wake.     AmazonKU

PURRFECT CRIMES (TWILIGHT HOLLOW WITCHY COZY MYSTERIES BOOK EIGHT) by Sara Christene

When Logan‘s investigation into his biological family’s secrets brings him face-to-face with magical dancing lights, there’s only one witch he knows to call. And what’s one more mystery for Addy and her snarky feline familiar…Or so she thinks when she agrees to help him. But an even deeper mystery lies within the lights. One that could take Spooky away forever. With the help of Luna, the Mcallister warlocks, and a devilishly handsome necromancer she really doesn’t want to call, will Addy unravel the secret of the lights in time?     AmazonKU

CHAINS OF BLOOD AND DARKNESS: A VAMPIRE VIXEN NOVEL (FRENCH QUARTER VAMPIRE KING BOOK ONE) by M Guida

Kidnapped from my college campus as just as I’ve tasted freedom, then sold to the Angel of Death—Angelo Santi, the vampire mafia King. I’m now a captive in a world I never knew existed, caught in a tangled web of ancient feuds and dangerous desires. He claims that I have the power to save his people by reigniting a dying magical stone. He’s delusional. I have no powers, but if I try to escape, he’ll start by killing my best friend and move to everyone I’ve ever loved. As if that is not bad enough, the bodies of murdered women who look just like me keep turning up in the French Quarter. Someone is framing him. That same person is hunting me. Angelo’s the only man that I’ve ever trusted to protect me, but he’s a temptation that could lead to my ruin. While his heart may be cold as his ice, the seductive vampire king sets my soul on fire. In this twisted game of blood and darkness, nothing is as it seems…except the intensity of our passion.     AmazonKU

FORGED IN BLOOD (BROKEN BLOODLINES BOOK ONE) by Sadie Kincaid

Every few millennia, a child is born. Some say they’re marked with a curse. Others claim they possess the power of the ages. Meet Ophelia Hart. Lover of classic literature and unicorns. An orphan with nobody in her corner—no family, no friends. But it’s her loneliness that fuels her life’s ambition to become a social worker and help the forgotten children just like her. For a foster kid with only slightly above-average grades, it feels like a pipe dream. Except it seems that someone is looking out for Ophelia after all. When an unexpected opportunity to attend Montridge University arises, she thinks her life is finally taking a turn for the better.
Too bad she comes to the attention of the three ruthless, arrogant commanders of the Ruby Dragon Society. Three of the most feared and powerful vampires on campus…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

SIX TYPES OF APOLOGY (ANOTHER ARRANGED MARRIAGE SERIES BOOK SIX) by Lisa Oliver

VS Note: MM Fantasy

Prince Orion of Tyrion built a life based on hard work and honest principles. Busy working on a mine project that could seriously benefit the people of Tyrion, Orion’s world was turned upside down when he learned he was to be married in just two days, to a man he’d never spoken to. A man who would expect Prince Orion to travel with him, seriously hampering his chances of getting his mine project underway. Crown Prince Vincent of Faast led a charmed life. Everywhere he went, people clamored to attract and hold his attention, always agreeing with him no matter what he said. So, in keeping with Crown Prince Vincent’s personality, when he decided to get married, it would be to the one man who barely glanced in his direction. The problem was that old habits are often so ingrained a person can make a mistake without realizing it until it was too late. When Vincent does that, and Orion leaves, Vincent has to consider if his marriage was a huge mistake. When tragedy strikes those tenuous bonds are tested even further. Will these two princes finally get their Happy Ever After, or are there times when it’s easier to say goodbye.

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LURED: A VAMPIRE VIXEN NOVEL (AMETHYST DAGGER MAFIA BOOK ONE) by Eliza Lockhart

I should be slaying vampires. It’s my job and I had world renowned parents who never failed. But I never had an easy life. Now I’m stuck with the one mission no one else wants, to hunt down a powerful vampire man child in Vegas. Alone. All I have to do is succeed. Then all will be forgiven and I can go back to my training and my old life. The life where I was barely making ends meet, hiding in the shadows and staying out of the way of the vampire mafia dons I am too weak to handle. The mafia dons are all vampires. That’s the big secret of the world. Each don is the leader of a vampire clan. And I’ve never been attracted to any of them. Until today. Leandro is the right hand man of one of the strangest dons. My sworn enemy. He’s also here in Vegas. Hot, single and on the prowl, I don’t know if I want to be on his radar or off it. But I might not have a choice. Can I complete my mission and not lose my heart along the way?      AmazonKU

SPECTACULAR: A CARAVEL HOLIDAY NOVELLA by Stephanie Garber

Snowflakes are falling. Invitations are arriving. And holiday magic is swirling in the capital city of the Meridian Empire. It’s Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city. Donatella is searching for the perfect gift. Julian is looking ridiculously handsome in green. And Legend . . .Well, sadly, Legend is not fond of the Great Holiday. Tella is hoping her perfect gift will change his mind. Unfortunately, she hasn’t found this perfect gift just yet. But it is Great Holiday Eve Eve. Surely there’s some holiday magic swirling around. Set after Stephanie Garber’s #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series, this delightful novella will take readers on the ultimate holiday adventure full of clockwork boys, poisoned candy, impish snow globes, merriment, and—if Tella gets her way—love.

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TEA IS FOR TALISMAN (HAUNTED TEAROOM COZY MYSTERIES BOOK NINE) by Karen Sue Walker

In a city where the past and present collide, solving the mystery of the talisman could have lasting consequences—for both the living and the dead. At SereniTea Tearoom, April May and her assistant prepare for an afternoon tea fundraiser before heading off on a well-deserved vacation. But George and Pearl, two mischievous spirits from the 1920s, seem determined to turn April’s carefully planned world upside down. If dealing with ghostly antics wasn’t enough, things take a darker turn once April and Jennifer arrive in New Orleans. April is confronted by the ghost of a man who was murdered the night before. Reluctantly, she is drawn into a web of secrets, lies, and family feuds as she races to solve the mystery of his death.     AmazonKU

THE END OF EVER: HEARTBOUND (CROWN OF THE FAE KING BOOK FOUR) by L L Muir

How sad to fall in love…just when you’re about to die…When a blue dragon is seen again in Hestia…everyone dies. That’s the promise of the prophecy. And now that the blue beast as been sighted, not everyone is content to sit and wait. For millennia, everyone believed it was dragons and magic that held together life in Hestia. They were wrong. It is the heartbound, the Fae who are willing to do anything for the ones they love, who keep their world turning. But will it be enough to confound and reverse Prophecy? The End of Ever is the story of Asper, a young woman who has no idea what her mentor, Demius, has in store for her. And it looks like Fate has a little something up it’s sleeve too, when it sends Tearloch past her home as just the right time…As for Tearloch, he has no intention of becoming one of the heartbound–again. He has someone to kill and someone to save–unfortunately, they’re the same person! So he hasn’t got time to babysit a strange young woman who claims to be an innocent who has never seen the world, especially when she so easliy bends that world to her purpose.     Amazon

THE WITCHING HOUR (LOVE BITTEN) by Fiona Davenport

The last thing Ren Bancroft expected to find while trick-or-treating with his niece and nephew was his destined consort. Or for her to be a witch…and engaged to another man. Celeste Fortune was thrilled to discover her connection to Ren. He was the key to getting out of the arranged marriage she didn’t want—and to a love she never knew was possible.   AmazonKU

MY FATED MATE by Willow Dex

The moment we met, uncontrollable sparks flew between our wolves.
He’s searching for the chosen one, the female who will unite our packs.
But when he finds out I’m not her…he rejects me. Thorne’s all power and arrogance, and he thinks he knows what’s best. but the bond is still there, burning between us, wild and magnetic. When the prophecy is triggered. He crawls back to charm me. but I’m not so easily won. I’ll make him earn every second. The prophecy says we’re destined to save our world. If I don’t tear him apart first.   AmazonKU

MY FATED MINOTAUR HERO (FABLEWOOD MONSTER MATES BOOK TWO) by Leela Ash

I’m just a historian with an obsession for lists and order. Suddenly, I’m in Fablewood, where myths are real and magic is everywhere. A charming minotaur tavern owner says we’re fated mates. I should be freaking out, but his smile is… captivating. Now I’m decoding ancient symbols and playing monster board games. My color-coded planner has no category for ‘romance a mythical beast’. And the wildest part? I’m starting to think horns are kind of sexy. All I want is to unravel Fablewood’s secrets and maybe hold his hand. But not everyone’s happy about a human in town. Can a bookish human and a powerful minotaur find love amid magical mayhem?     AmazonKU

MARKED BY THE SEA: MONSTERS MATES by JP Sina

The Handlers came and left. They took my best friend, but I was untouched. After graduation, I didn’t have amazing plans. I just wanted to stay home. But my parents had other ideas. Forced to join them on a vacation, I found myself on an island surrounded by water. Dragged a boat, I had no choice but to face my fears. Riftan, Hexon, and Rowan from the kingdoms down below—three men who played with their food took an interest in me. No one knew there was a kingdom beneath the sea. Now that they had me, what would they do with me? Normally, they share, but this time, Riftan had me first. Instead of peeling the flesh from my bones, they took care of me. I should hate them, but the kindness they’ve shown me…Confuses me. They take what they want. But maybe they’re right.     AmazonKU

HOUSE OF MAGES AND RAVEN (SHADES OF RUIN AND MAGIC BOOK FOUR) by Meg Xuemei X

“Mine!” he growls in the throes of passion. “Are you mine too?” I challenge him. Before he can promise anything, his betrothed shows up at his door. The demon queen is pushing for a final claim on him, and a war unlike any other rages between us. I don’t stay down, but when she brings in Barbie 2.0, an upgraded version of me, to tempt him, to replace me— Everything crumbles around me.     AmazonKU

CATALYST (GHOST MOUNTAIN WOLF SHIFTERS BOOK 11) by Audrey Faye

The residences are coming, a teenage polar bear is stalking the northern border, and one of the old lieutenants is trying to slink his way home.
Evan knows something about that walk. He also has serious pack responsibilities on his shoulders, these days. So of course his wolf has decided to be an idiot.     AmazonKU

THE CHOOSING CHRONICLES: RYKER AND BRYNLEIGH’S DUET byElayna R Gallea

VS Note: The short story in the volume is a re-release.

He requires a wife. She needs to kill him. All’s fair in pursuit of love and revenge. This duet contains both halves of Ryker and Brynleigh’s story in one volume: A Game of Love and Betrayal, and A Heart of Desire and Deceit, as well as a 1.5 short story following Jelisette and Emery, A Song of Blood and Shadows. What’s a vampire to do when the fae who made her an orphan is searching for a wife? Make him choose her and end his life on their wedding night, of course. Brynleigh has been carefully planning this for years. Her plan is simple: date Ryker Waterborn, the Fae Representative’s son, make him fall in love with her, and kill him after they say, “I do.” Unfortunately, it will not be that easy. She won’t be the only one going after Ryker’s hand. Far from it. Two dozen men and women are competing in the Choosing, each searching for their perfect partner. The catch? It’s a blind selection process, and contestants won’t see each other until they have made their choice. Nothing will stand between Brynleigh and her revenge, not even a competition for love.   AmazonKU

REJECTED BY THE ALPHA (FORBIDDEN ALPHA KINGS BOOK FIVE) by Ada Night

I was rejected by my alpha, Then I found out I was pregnant with his pup…Alpha Lucas was my first love, and my fated mate. But then he rejected me for another woman, and got me demoted to a rogue. Theres no way I can ever forgive him-But I soon find out I’m carrying his baby. And to make matters worse, a rival pack is trying to kidnap me. I will fight to death to save my family-But will Lucas do the same? And what will happen when I tell him about the secret we share?   AmazonKU

NO MANE NO GAIN (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 82) by Milly Taiden

Olive Russo, a hopeless romantic vlogger hiding behind a veil of sarcasm, has always believed true love existed only in her beloved books. When faced with an arranged marriage, she turns to the legendary paranormal matchmaker. Unexpectedly, Gerri comes through and matches her to Tall, Dark and Tech-y with the body of a god. Chaos Amato is a powerful lion shifter with a heart of gold beneath his billionaire exterior. Yearning for a love that sees beyond his wealth, he enlists Gerri’s help to find his destined mate. What he doesn’t expect is the instant, electric connection he feels when he meets the enchanting, sweet Olive. From their first encounter, Olive and Chaos are drawn to each other like moths to a flame. With every touch, every laugh, and every tender moment, Olive and Chaos find themselves writing their own epic love story. But as secrets unravel and challenges arise, can they trust in the unbreakable bond of true mates?     AmazonKU

ONLY MOSTLY DEAD (AFTERLIFE INC BOOK ONE) by Alli Temple

No one tells you how much paperwork there is after you die. I expected to wake up on a cloud where angels played harps and fed me grapes. Instead, I’m a ghost stuck in suburban Toronto. The only one who can see me is an unemployed grim reaper who’d rather play video games. Turns out the business of dying is a train wreck. But if there was ever a girl boss who could get it back on track, it’s me. All I need is a little help from my new undead roommate, whether they want to be involved or not. Nothing at Afterlife Incorporated moves quickly and if I don’t find a way out soon there won’t be anything left of me to cross over. They say death can be easy, but being only mostly dead sucks.

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WHICH WAY HOME (PUMPKIN HOLLOW COZY MYSTERIES) by Bella Falls

My life in the “real world” was going just fine—decent job, cozy apartment, and a sassy cat named Poe who loves knocking over candles. But then my father, the Jack O. Lantern, sent an urgent message asking me to come home. Now, I’m back in my small town Pumpkin Hollow, where black cats and broomsticks talk, everything’s pumpkin flavored, and everyone knows your business. Unfortunately, not all life’s a treat. There’s a grave problem with the magical pumpkin patch. Dad wants me to help fix things, but I don’t know if I possess what it takes. To save Halloween (no big deal, right?), I have to team up with my snarky familiar cat, our resident old hag Agatha, and grumpy newcomer Nick Grimstone – a gargoyle with the charm of a tombstone. Together, we’ve got to figure out what’s going wrong with the town’s special magic before Pumpkin Hollow—and Halloween—are lost forever.     AmazonKU

THE DEMON’S QUEEN (A DEAL WITH THE DEMON) by Katee Robert

Eve’s life might not be perfect, but it’s hers. She has money, freedom, and a client list that she’s handpicked over the years. If sometimes she gets a little too attached to those clients? Well, that’s her problem. After a stressful day, she’s looking forward to dinner and a long night with Azazel…until he asks her to sign a contract under the guise of roleplay—and then kidnaps her to another realm. Azazel has been in love with Eve for years, but he knows his place. The window to offer her a contract has long since closed, so he takes her in the only way he can—as her client. Until one of his enemies realizes exactly how much Eve means to him…forcing him to lie to her to protect her. Unfortunately for Azazel, Eve isn’t thankful for the protection. She may be stuck in the demon realm with her new captor, but she’s going to make him choke on every moment they spend together. Too bad her heart is more in the mix than she’d ever admit.     AmazonKU

A VERY CRYPTID CHRISTMAS VOL TWO by Various

In the coldest months of the year, the hottest cryptids come with holiday cheer. Choose from our menu ala carte but remember—rendezvous with these beasts aren’t for the faint of heart! Want to mount a mothman, have a tryst with a troll, and kanoodle with a kraken? Maybe grind on a gremlin, see what sprouts from the green man, and excite an Elwedritsch? Wanna sit on shifter Santa’s lap, dirty dance with a Dryad, or get sweaty with a Yeti? How about arousing an Agropelter, or finding your “O” face with an Owlman? Take a romp on the wild side with this series of sexy adventures guaranteed to satisfy your naughtiest, most forbidden fantasies. There’s something for every she/he/they/them.

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UNTIL THE WORLD FALLS DOWN by Jordan Lynde

When a brutal betrayal leaves twenty-eight-year-old Nell heartbroken, she makes a desperate plea for love—offering anything in exchange. But when her bargain is answered by Enver, a cursed immortal bereft of emotions and memories, she is swept away to his timeless castle and presented with an impossible choice: escape his labyrinth within forty-eight hours or surrender to an eternity as his lover. Despite the passion that burns hot between them, Nell refuses to become another of Enver’s victims. She vows to face the labyrinth—and his seduction—head-on. But Enver embodies temptation, and every stolen moment with him leaves her craving more. With every step deeper into the labyrinth, she uncovers not only hidden truths about herself and what she truly desires but also the forgotten secrets of its enigmatic ruler. With every touch, their connection deepens, and Nell begins to see beyond Enver’s shadowed facade, realizing he may not be the monster he claims to be. Torn between her desire for love and the dangerous being incapable of loving her, Nell must choose between her heart and her freedom—or risk surrendering both to his darkness forever.     AmazonKU

SPIRIT ISLAND (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 26) by Viola Grace

Serin has cleared the island of the painful past, and now, she is ready for her future. She just has to find him. Perhaps her friend can help her locate the mate she has waited for. Serin has destroyed her family home and scrubbed the ground clean. Now, she just has to complete the rebuild of her home, and then, she is going to have room to start a family. She just has to find her destined mate. Jane has found her baby’s father, but working things out between them can wait until after Serin’s partner is on the radar. They have waited this long, after all. So, after working to turn the Wonder Island village into an adults-only resort for the next decade, Serin has to push herself into focusing on the life of the island herself. At that point, her mate just walks up to her, and the next phase of her life begins.

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POTIONS, POISONS AND POLICIES by Coutney Thorne

At Forrestbriar Academy, Henri is focused on her studies and determined to steer clear of romance. But when someone attacks her campus with a widespread love potion, turning her fellow students into lovesick fools, Henri is forced to look for a solution. Teaming up with her arch nemesis, and long-time academic rival Noah Lawrence, Henri must race against time to uncover the source of the potion and prevent future attacks before it’s too late. As they delve deeper into the mystery, the tension between them ignites, forcing Henri to confront feelings she never wanted to explore. Caught between her resolve to remain unattached and the undeniable chemistry with Noah, Henri faces a dilemma: can she solve the mystery and save her classmates without losing her heart in the process? Can she and Noah stop the attacks before something much more dangerous is spread to the entire campus, threatening the very lives of anyone in love? In this enchanting tale of rivalry and romance, love may be the most powerful—and dangerous—poison of all.     AmazonKU

REJECTED AND REGRETTED (ASHEN WOLVES BOOK ONE) by Louise Clement

I’ve always been the pack’s outcast – an omega, unwanted by my own parents and seen as worthless by everyone around me. On my eighteenth birthday, things got even worse: my mate, the alpha heir, cruelly rejected me and forced me into exile. But the wilderness became my sanctuary, where I found my strength. I rose from the ashes of my past, becoming the fierce leader of a rogue pack. Now, years later, fate has brought me back to the lands that once cast me out. But I’m no longer the weak omega they remember. This time, I’m hiding my true power, keeping my identity a secret from those who scorned me. And while most still look at me with the same disdain, there’s one unexpected exception – the mate who once broke my heart. He’s kinder than I remember, but I won’t let myself be fooled. Falling for him again isn’t an option. So why can’t I ignore the way he makes me feel?   AmazonKU

BLOOD AND WAR by Belle Walker

For ten years, Demitria Collins has fought the creatures of nightmares to protect the one person she has left. With a rising string of demon attacks on the forefront, she knows it’s only a matter of time until they’re next. But when a routine patrol goes awry, and Demitria has a fated encounter with the legendary Horsemen known as War, everything she fought for is threatened. Including her life. Kellan, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, has been sent to Earth by the High Council of Eden to restore the balance with his siblings. Dispatched on their newest assignment, he expected the task to be simple. Not for his charge to be human. When a split-second decision leaves even more blood on his hands, Kellan has questions for the council – ones they won’t answer. The Horseman should embody everything Demitria hates, but…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU     AB

FORTUNATE DISASTER (NEVERTON SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Lynn Leite

Neta has worked hard to come to terms with her new Shifter status. As part of the pack, she has a lot of support. When she finally convinces Pheobe and Hale that she’s ready to go back to work, the first few minutes go well. It isn’t until a strange shifter walks in to find information on Neverton that everything goes horribly wrong. She’s wary of strange shifters. The last one bit her. Walking to the back room to calm her wolf, Neta reminds herself that not all shifters are bad. When the man follows her, Neta loses all control, functioning purely on instinct. She bites him.     Amazon

NANNY’S BABY FOR THE ALPHA KINGS by K A Iris

I’m an omega, born to be a pack peacemaker…and a breeder. When the three alphas of the Black Ashe Pack rescue me, I think my life is finally going to turn around- But for some reason, they hate me. There’s Canon, the ruthless high alpha, who is possessive and brutal. Knox, whose gorgeous face and controlled exterior hide a devastating secret. And Nico, the wild and scarred killer, who can’t stand the sight of me—
but doesn’t hesitate to tell me he owns me. They make me work in their hotel to pay off my debt to them, but a fiery attraction sparks between us. All of us. And when my heat suppressants run out, they threaten to gift me to another pack…But it doesn’t take long until we’re all giving in to our instincts. Now they have one goal: to get me pregnant with their heirs…Before my old alpha comes to claim me again.     AmazonKU

BLOOD AND THORNS (SHADOWS DESCENT BOOK ONE) by Eve Newton

I never wanted to be a vampire. But here I am, freshly turned and on the run from the monster who made me. MistHallow Academy is supposed to be my sanctuary, a place where I can learn to control my powers. Instead, it’s become a battleground of desire and danger. Three guys have caught my eye. They’re each intoxicating in their own way, and I’m drawn to them all. Caine: the Ice Demon with his arctic touch and fiery passion. Thorne: the Dark Fae nobility who sees right through my defenses. Flint: the Dragon shifter saviour who makes my undead heart race. But there’s no time for romance when students start turning up dead, drained of blood. The accusations fly, and all eyes turn to the new vampire on campus. To clear my name and protect the home, the sanctuary I desperately need, I’ll have to embrace the very nature I’ve been fighting against, while I can feel my sire’s presence growing stronger. He’s coming for me, and I’m running out of time. Welcome to my descent into the shadows where the nights are dark, the stakes are high, and the hunger runs deep.     AmazonKU

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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 have a new release too!

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

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STAR CRUISE CAPTAIN’S PREQUEL by Veronica Scott

Maeve is the Artificial Intelligence operating a massive Space Navy battleship. A malfunction at the time of her creation gave her self awareness and emotions, all of which she has to hide to protect herself. At one time her ship was the best in the fleet, fighting and winning battle after battle, but now it’s considered old and obsolete. Gil Fleming is her current captain and the only one who knows her secret. He’s also the man she loves. Now he’s been ordered to take the ship to the interstellar boneyard to be turned into scrap, at which time Maeve will be terminated by the company that created her. Gil’s tried everything to persuade the authorities to grant her a reprieve and give her a new ship to run, without revealing her secret. He’s been met with opposition at every turn and accused of having an emotional connection with an AI, which is against the law. He loves her. But there’s nothing he can do to save her. They’re saying their final goodbyes on the deserted ship.
Suddenly an unusual distress call persuades Gil and Maeve to fly into enemy territory on their own on a desperate rescue mission. Will this trip only delay the inevitable for them or will the results of their rash decision solve their problem? This 24K novella goes back to the beginning and tells the origin story of Maeve and the Captain, long running characters in the STAR CRUISE series and how they got to the Nebula Zephyr. Their love story will continue in STAR CRUISE CAPTAIN’S STORY (out soon) Author’s Note: There is the loss of a child in this book, which happens outside the pages but which affects the characters as they deal with the tragic news.

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KISS OF STEEL: A CYBORG ROMANCE (COSMIC MATES BOOK THREE) by Cara Bristol

Bio-engineered to be an assassin, cyborg Jason Steel is targeted for destruction after he runs afoul of his creators. He escapes, and, passing himself off as human, seeks asylum on planet Refuge. Since couples are given priority, he applies for a wife through the Cosmic Mates interplanetary matchmaking program. He loathes shackling himself to a wife just as he can taste freedom, so he intends to jettison the ball and chain as soon as he fulfills the contract requirements. Honoria Foster is on the run from a hit man. After overhearing her boss plotting a murder, she testifies against him in court. But he’s acquitted, and now she’s in the crosshairs. In desperation, she submits an application to Cosmic Mates as a way to get off Earth. To her immense relief, she gets a match. Her new husband isn’t the alien she expected, but a human—a cold, rude, rather scary man. But she finds solace in the fact that she’ll be safe at Haven Ranch on planet Refuge. Mutual dislike puts their marriage on a rocky footing, but, as they’re forced to cooperate with one another to adapt to a new life on a strange planet, friendship and mutual respect begin to grow, and amity soon blooms into attraction, passion, and love. But Steel’s secret past remains a threat to their sanctuary and their marriage. Will Honoria still love him when she finds out the man she married is a cold-blooded killing machine?     AmazonKU

ALIEN HAUNTS (PAX GALACTICA BOOK THREE) by Jenny Schwartz

Alien ruins — avoid or explore? Madison Cardinal knows some mysteries are best left buried—like her past. But there’s a new multi-species exploration team in town and their proposed expedition is stirring up trouble. If Madison’s new business as a human pilot in hantu space is to survive, she needs the exploration team to get in, get out, and leave her cargo route intact. So, she agrees to drop them off. But when it’s time to collect them, comms are down, the people are missing, and the ruins are…waking up.   AmazonKU

QUIT YOUR WANING: AN INTERSOLAR ALIEN ROMANCE (OVER THE MOON BOOK THREE) by Etta Pierce

Jihae is hungry for home. As the colony’s first Halloween Festival approaches, Jihae becomes nostalgic for ghosts, ghouls, and goblins. Unlike in the West, South Korea’s spookiest season is the dead of summer, once the humid air goes still and the shadows hang heavy in the trees and alleyways… So when she’s offered the task of decorating a haunted trail, she takes the opportunity, even though it means she’ll be working with the most terrifying creature in the colony: the hellish bilong named Sizzle. When he starts haunting her dreams, she blames it on her obsession with supernatural K-dramas. But this taboo infatuation is more than a passing phase. Once Sizzle sinks his teeth into her, she knows he’ll never let go. Sizzle is hungry for connection. Connectors, actually. Electrical wires, pistons, plasma filters, battery acid… The bilong is insatiable. At least, until he meets Jihae and everything starts to taste like soap. Though he despises the taste of flesh, Sizzle finds that Jihae’s scent is the only thing that makes his mouth water. The human woman is causing his instincts to shift in unpredictable ways. Unable to get her taste out of his senses, Sizzle does what any apex predator would do. He stalks from the shadows, hunts her scent, and plays with his food until the succulent pitter patter of her little heart makes him drool… Jihae will accept his possessive claim. And he’ll make sure she likes it.   AmazonKU

CRAZE: CYBORG MILITARY ROMANCE (HUNTED RELICS BOOK EIGHT) by Sybur Phyre

Navi – For two years, the memory of the Titans falling from the sky during the jailbreak has haunted me. My cruel master travels the galaxy experimenting on creatures of all kinds, trying to build a bridge between minds–telepathic communication like the Titans have but redesigned to work with flesh. What he doesn’t realize is that it worked…on me.
Living under his rule is torturous. What he does with his successful treatment is evil. I must destroy him and his research before the Solcrue get their hands on it. When I learn of their plan to meet at Hyperion’s rebuilt facility, I know I have a chance at freedom and to destroy the research. After my attempt to sabotage the ship fails, aTitan rescues me. He is a whirlwind of raging energy, fury, and lust that I’m not ready for. He’s an upbeat, hilarious, hottie that makes my mental controls slip, exposing my acquired skills to my master…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

CURVY RIVAL IN THE ALIEN LAB (ALIEN LAB LOVE EXPERIMENT SERIES BOOK ONE) by G R Stellar

Twenty years after the visitors arrive on Earth, they’re in big trouble. The Earth is hospitable and welcoming to them but the female aliens are dying off at an alarming rate. The Alien Laboratory Breeding Department is on the job and calling all human women. If you have a healthy womb, why not do your part and help the visitors? When I find out my friend Makayla has gone to the alien lab, I can’t believe it! Of course, she’s always been the adventurous type. She shows me pictures, though, and I can’t help but want to experience what she experiences. I guess I also need to admit that Makayla and I are rivals and if I don’t step up and also be adventurous, I’ll never live it down.And then I find out I’m matched to Sebastian. He’s tall and perfect. He looks just like a human man except, of course, for his very deep blue skin. Oh… and a very, very, very large blue thing swinging between his legs! I have no idea if I can handle what he’s got down there but I know that this curvy girl is going to have a lot of fun trying to figure it out. But what I don’t understand is how I’m having feelings for Sebastian that go beyond sex. That’s not really possible, is it? Is it?     AmazonKU

THE PUZZLE BOX: A NOVEL by Danielle Trussoni

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

It is the Year of the Wood Dragon, and the ingenious Mike Brink has been invited to Tokyo, Japan, to open the legendary Dragon Box.
The box was constructed during one of Japan’s most tumultuous periods, when the samurai class was disbanded and the shogun lost power. In this moment of crisis, Emperor Meiji locked a priceless Imperial secret in the Dragon Box. Only two people knew how to open the box—Meiji and the box’s sadistic constructor—and both died without telling a soul what was inside or how to open it. Every twelve years since then, in the Year of the Dragon, the Imperial family holds a clandestine contest to open the box. It is devilishly difficult, filled with tricks, booby traps, poisons, and mind-bending twists. Every puzzle master who has attempted to open it has died in the process. But Brink is not just any puzzle master. He may be the only person alive who can crack it. His determination is matched only by that of two sisters, descendants of an illustrious samurai clan, who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure. Brink’s quest launches him on a breakneck adventure across Japan, from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to the pristine forests of Hakone to an ancient cave in Kyushu. In the process, he discovers the power of Meiji’s hidden treasure, and—more crucially—the true nature of his extraordinary talent.

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EXILE (THE LOST CLONE BOOK FOUR) by Jordan Rivet

VS Note: Apparently the series has a slow burn romance although it’s primarily listed in SciFi.

After their dramatic escape from Grid City, Jane and her friends flee to United West, desperate to reach their last batchmate before she’s decommissioned. With the agency hot on their heels, their mission won’t be easy. But help arrives from an unexpected source. Their new contact whisks them away to a remote outpost in the high desert, where an old agency adversary harbors valuable secrets. Meanwhile, Henry Ironside’s implant scheme is gaining steam, endangering clones everywhere. Jane must rally her batchmates and dubious allies to counter both threats, a more complicated task than she ever could have imagined. But the cost of success might be higher than she can pay.     AmazonKU

PRIDE & PREJUDICE IN SPACE by Alexis Lampley

Elizabeth Bennet lives on a small moon in the Londinium lunar system with her parents and four sisters. While she dreams of piloting a starship rather than settling down with an eligible man, her world turns upside down when the handsome Mr. Bingley docks the Netherfield StarCruiser on the neighboring estate. The arrival thrusts the Bennet sisters into the bustling asteroid field of the system’s wider society, and Elizabeth’s aspirations are suddenly in flux. Drawn into the orbit of Mr. Bingley’s friend, the proud Fitzwilliam Darcy, Elizabeth is determined to dislike him despite his ten thousand aurum per year. Can the Bennet sisters navigate the perils of love and space? Will Elizabeth avoid the collision course she’s on with the formidable Mr. Darcy?

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CHALLENGED (MATES FOR THE RASKARRANS BOOK EIGHT) by Heather Fox

Angie: I don’t know what’s going on, but being on an alien planet, nineteen years in the future, is not it. We just don’t have the technological capabilities for that to be true. Sure, the guys they have playing the aliens are doing a little bit too good of a job at not seeming human, and I can’t quite shake the feeling that everything just seems a little bit too real. All I have to do is get proof. Tangible proof that it’s just makeup, just prosthetics and props, and then they’ll have to send me home from this weird experiment. Won’t they? Rardek: My Angie might not be convinced that any of what she is experiencing is truth, but my heartspace needs no convincing that she is mine. I know it from the moment I see the fire that sparks in her eyes. But I have other problems besides…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

HER ALIEN OWNER by Athena Storm

VS Note: Mixed reviews so far.

One glance…I know she will be mine. She will serve me and only me. 
On Armstrong, humans are expected to serve Kilgari like me. Wealthy. Powerful. Strong. Nothing stops me from getting what I want. No one can stand in my way. And now…I want her. Everyone else may bow to me…But only she consumes my soul. And then I finally understand why. There’s one thing about her…That no one else knows…Ariana is my fated mate. And no one will take her from me.     AmazonKU

SABERKAI KING’S PRIZE (WARLORDS OF MYTHOS) by Ivy Sparks

With killer robots after me and a sultry feline alien as my only protection, I’m starting to think I might not be such a dog person after all…I’m the last human “prize” in a twisted intergalactic contest. My only hope? Vornas, the devastatingly charming Saberkai Jungle King. My plan was to escape alone, but when I meet Vornas and see a scar on his cheek identical to mine, it almost feels like fate put us together. And don’t get me started on how his purrs send shivers down my spine, or how his predatory gaze makes me feel like prey… in all the right ways. Vornas believes I’m his fated mate, but with homicidal robots hunting us down, our love story might end up more like Terminator than Tarzan. As danger closes in, will I get the chance to open my heart to him, or will the robots tear us apart first?      AmazonKU

ONCE UPON A WARRIOR BOND (ALPHA RED SERIES BOOK FOUR) by N D Shar

VS note: LGBTQ FF SF with romantic elements.

HERE WE GO AGAIN! My name is Storm Redfield: Navy Commander, rolling with the punches. We saved the planet. Earth did not fall, and I am still alive. I suppose anyone else might have their eye on retirement by now, sipping margaritas on a Martian beach, or being promoted to Admiral in the Alliance forces. Obviously, I’m built different. I look forward to kicking ass across the galaxy, and invigorating kinky sex with my favorite Antalosian. Once again, though, Project Eternity rears its ugly head. Stella demonstrates that she is every bit as obnoxious and emotionally unstable as she so adamantly denies. And a new deadly threat looms on the horizon. This time, I’m the target. What will I do with so many curve balls thrown at me? Easy! HIT ‘EM RIGHT OUTTA THE PARK      AmazonKU

CHOSEN BY THE CHAMPION (BANISHED ALIEN WARRIORS BOOK SIX) by Riley Onyx 

Yva – The human colony is far bigger than anything I have ever seen, and it is full of human women. They really do outnumber the men, which is hard to believe. In Honey tribes, there are more men than women. My mother was the leader, and my tribe was wealthy, but as a banished fourth son, it soon becomes obvious the only skills I have are useless to the human colony. I have nothing to offer a potential mate. Harper – The arrival of the aliens, and the return of the missing women is exciting–and not only because the scientists are keen to learn more about the aliens, but because they can help us learn how to survive. While most people are excited to learn more about the aliens on this world, there are some who are opposed to the way they took human women as mates. What woman doesn’t want a man who craves only her? I can only watch as younger women throw themselves at the two unmated aliens. I never expected one of them to choose me.   AmazonKU

CAPTURED BY THE BARBARIAN WARLORDS (STOLEN PLANET BOOK FOUR) by Charmaine Ross

One moment I’m training recruits, and the next I wake to see three brutal aliens staring down at me from the other side of my cell. They can’t be anything else but alien, with velvety charcoal skin, thick muscles, horns that rise from their temples to spiral over their heads, and wings that flare behind them. The way they pin me with blazing blue eyes awakens something inside of me. Something unwanted. Something . . . other. We’re all imprisoned by another species of alien. These reptiles are merciless, and it’s clear that while the charcoal-skinned aliens are warriors, I’m nothing more than bait. They’re fighting their way to get closer to me, and it’s no secret what they’ll do when they finally get their hands on me. Omega. She’s the one being who lifts the fog in our minds and brings us clarity. She is the key to a freedom we never knew was stolen. Her scent calls to us. It cuts through the hazy fog that fills our minds, taking our will, our autonomy. Ourselves. It makes us remember who we are. What was stolen from us. She gives us purpose beyond endless experiments that take us to the edge of our physical endurance. Each test is more dangerous than the last, until she is the being our masters put in mortal danger. She may fight us. Fight her heat. Fight the very thing she is. But that doesn’t matter. We will save her. Protect her. We will fight the very beings we trusted with our lives and reclaim our kingdom. And then. We will claim her.

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CURVY GIRL’S ALIEN LOVE (CELESTIAL MATES CHRONICLES BOOK 12) by N R Star

Finding love with an alien warrior, I didn’t know what to expect.
One thing led to another, and I knew he would be my forever. Seeing other women falling in love and getting married, it made me feel jealous.
I felt like nothing was going right, that they wouldn’t want me either because of my curves. I almost felt like giving up, like nothing is going to go right. Then came Leox, the handsome, goofy alien warrior who managed to worm his way into my heart. To make me feel things that I have never felt before and love me in a way that I never dreamed possible. Being close to him, I couldn’t help but be nervous and wonder if I wasn’t going to end up finding someone like him again. I want to believe him but a part of me doesn’t know how to. Can this really work out or will it end up blowing up in my face?     AmazonKU

STARLIGHT AND SPACE BETWEEN (NOVA MOSS CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Alicia Haberski

VS Note: FF Space Opera.

Five years after the events of Where Starlight Burns, doctor Cori Nova and botanist Aster Moss are enjoying married life on the beautiful Centauride Station. Cori has an exciting venture on the horizon—she’s one of two physicians accompanying a team of scientific researchers on a new mission to the ice planet Nephele, which the station orbits. It’s an expedition that will make history . . . in more ways than one. Two decades ago, Cori was rescued from a dying Earth as a former Terran military conscript. One of many biomechanically enhanced refugees, she prefers not to discuss her origins much. But now, through a dizzying chain of events, her past comes back to haunt her in a way she never expected. Thrust into an uncomfortable spotlight, Aster helps her wife chart a path forward, grappling with the knowledge that their lives may never be the same.     AmazonKU

THE MECHANIC’S MATE: THE DIESEL WAR SERIES by Mikea Howard

VS Note: Re-release. Also note all 3 books in the series have been released. Each book seems to follow a different couple. Here’s the info for book one.

Abused and on the run, Sadie flees through the woods. For the first time in her life, she craves the blissful silence of nature. Her sire and mate is a monster who hid his inner evil all too well. Her skills as a mechanic now useless, intolerant to the noise and pollution of the city’s diesel engines thanks to her new werewolf status, Sadie’s only hope is the ex-pack of the monster she escaped. But will they accept the dieselhead mate of a rogue? Domek, the Blue Wolf alpha, has caught the scent of the rogue he’s sworn to hunt down. But he’s shocked to find it attached to a frail, damaged city girl, the most beautiful creature he has ever seen. The desire to take care of her is fierce . . . unexplainable. How can he protect a woman who has tied the fate of her mortality to the life of a rogue he must destroy?     AmazonKU

KNIFED: A LIGHTHEARTED UTENSIL ROMANCE BOOK THREE by Ruth Cardello

He wasn’t supposed to come back yet. No one is ready for him. He has nothing to lose, no one he trusts, and revenge on his mind. Not exactly the insta-boyfriend you were promised he would be. Ashley took the knife home as a joke, but there’s nothing funny about her attraction to an angry and possibly homicidal utensil. Maybe some knives deserve to be left in the drawer. His lack of memory of the events that led to his unit being trapped in silverware isn’t cutting it. Ray is the reason your mother always told you to be careful with knives. Play with him and he might hurt you without even meaning to. But when danger starts circling, and you need protection, it’s wiser to reach for a knife than a spoon.     AmazonKU

MUTANT MINE (MUTANT MATES BOOK ONE) by Venus Nox

The Hades is on its way across the stars, transporting condemned men to the mining planet Chronus. Prison ships only accept male crew — but Rory Finch isn’t going to let that stop her. So she puts on a chest binder, cuts her hair, and disguises herself as a boy. All she needs to do is get through one journey, then she can collect a sweet paycheck and get the hell out of there. Locked down in maximum security is a prisoner like no other: Roth. With his swirls of reptilian skin, freakish size, and the twisted horns that crown his head, even the worst of the worst fear him. Guarding Roth’s cell, Rory can feel his eyes on her all the time. There’s no way he could know her secret… right? He’s terrifying enough when he’s confined. But then the engines fail, the power cuts out, and the force-fields drop. Now he’s free. And he’s coming after her.   AmazonKU

THE HUMAN PET by Samantha Kralishyn

Aliens storm our ship, threatening the lives of my crew. Tarak, the alien commander, offers to spare us in exchange for me becoming his pet. To save my fellow humans, I accept his offer, but I make a silent vow: He will never own my spirit. As I live with Tarak aboard his spacecraft, I find it harder to follow my vow: I view him as sexy and powerful, and I want him. Can I get him to see me as more than a pet? This story was first serialized on Kindle Vella in 2022; it was subsequently serialized on Wattpad and InkitMay 17, 2023 to September 2023. The paperback version has been significantly edited, including a few changes to the originally serialized story.     AmazonKU

THE LAST OMEGA IN THE GALAXY (SCALES AND TAILS OF FATE BOOK ONE) by Lilo Quie

VS Note: MM SFR

N01-5-2, Vil, has lived four-hundred years as a second class citizen, a reptilian hybreed created from creatures from the stars who left as mysteriously as they came. Worshiped like gods, the ancient progenitors advanced humanity with gene therapy, which became their downfall, as the very DNA they relied on poisoned them. Relegated to traveling the galaxy with his ragtag reptilian crew, they set course to an abandoned military base on an old asteroid and find something the progenitors shouldn’t have left behind frozen in wait. N03-1, Noel, sits in wait for his rescuer. Every day he puts out a single SOS call, his cryogenic stasis limited on how much his brain can process. Dimly aware of the passage of time, he sits in contemplation of his family that left him behind, the government that controlled him, and the legacy of pain and death that remains. Every day, he says the same thing. “Today will be different.” When a hybreed soldier peers at him through the frosted glass of his stasis chamber, he knows it’ll be different this time.     AmazonKU

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VS: Still going through my Badari Warriors series. Next up on the backlist is JADRIAN. I’m not a huge fan of the amnesia trope but found myself intrigued with the possibilities for this book as I wrote my fierce human FMC. The books can be read as standalones.

JADRIAN (A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL): Sectors New Allies Series Book 3

The blurb: Taura Dancer has been pushed to her limits by alien torturers known as the Khagrish and is ready to die when suddenly the lab where she’s held as a prisoner is taken down by an armed force of soldiers.

The man who rescues her from a burning cell block is Jadrian of the Badari, a genetically engineered alien warrior with as many reasons to hate the Khagrish as Taura has. This set of shared past experiences and the circumstances of her rescue create an unusual bond between them.

Safe in the hidden base where Jadrian and his pack take her, Taura struggles to regain her lost memories and overcome constant flashbacks during which she lashes out at all who come near. Only Jadrian can recall her from the abyss of her visions and hallucinations.

As the war against the Khagrish continues, it becomes increasingly critical to find out who she really is and how she can help in the fight. Until she can control her terrors and trust her own impulses, Taura’s too afraid to pursue the promise of happiness a life with Jadrian as her mate might offer.

When he’s captured by the dreaded enemy, will she step forward to help save him, or will she remain a prisoner of her past?

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BULL MOON RISING (ROYAL ARTIFACTUAL GUILD BOOK ONE) by Ruby Dixon

As a Holder’s daughter, Aspeth Honori knows the importance of magical artifacts . . . which is why it’s a disaster that her father has gambled all theirs away. Now that her family is in danger of losing their hold—and their heads—if anyone finds out the truth, Aspeth decides to do something about it. She’ll join the Royal Artifactual Guild and the adventurers who explore ancient underground ruins to retrieve the coveted arcane items. It’s a great plan—with one big problem. The guild won’t let her train because she’s a woman. Aspeth needs a chaperone of some kind. The best way to get around this problem? Marry someone who will let her become an apprentice. Who better than a surly guild member who requires a favor of his own? He’s a minotaur (it’s fine) who is her teacher (also fine) . . . and he’s about to go into rut (which is where it gets tricky). He also has no idea she’s a noble (oops), and he’ll want nothing to do with her if he discovers her real identity. Now Aspeth just has to pass the guild tests, thwart a fortune hunter, and save her hold—oh, and survive a rut with her monstrous, horned husband, whom she might be falling in love with. It’s time to dig deep. Literally.   AmazonKU

THE BASTARD KING (THE BASTARD DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Donna Grant

With just one fiery embrace I could destroy her…or love her until the end of time. I am fire and death. My very presence brings terror and panic. For most, I am the last thing they will ever see. For there is only one thing I live for — freeing my kin. Every action, every battle brings me a step closer. Nothing distracts me from my purpose. Until she crosses my path. Brave and fearless, she holds me utterly enthralled. I have to know her. Her past and her future. But especially the secrets she keeps closely guarded. One taste of her lips, and I’m caught. Trapped. Seized. The more I’m with her, the harder it is to leave. But I have sworn allegiance to another who promises to free the dragons. Her or my kin. It was once an easy choice. Before my heart got involved.

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GUARDED BY THE NIGHTMARE: MONSTER SECURITY AGENCY by Cassie Alexander

I’m a Nightmare, a creature that feeds on fear, and I’m capable of boundless cruelty—which is why my services come at a steep price: the life of the person who hired me. As such, the only people who hire me on are those brought to me by fate, like Mina, a woman so desperate for revenge that she’s willing to spend her own life to get it. I don’t usually care why I’m hired. Human affairs don’t matter to me. Food is food, and a job is a job. Mina’s enemies will get what they deserve—and I’ll get what’s mine. Her beating heart.      AmazonKU

OWL BE ENCHANTED (THE OWL STAR WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK 17) by Leanna Leeds

When an ancient evil stirs in the small town of Forkbridge, Florida, it’ll take more than a good luck charm to save the day. Luckily, witch and psychic Astra Arden is on the case! Astra is hoping for a quiet, pumpkin spice-filled fall. But her plans for a cozy season are foiled when a cryptic riddle arrives on her doorstep, foretelling darkness to come. With her snarky owl familiar Archie at her side and her magic shop to run, Astra must unravel the riddle’s clues while contending with cryptic warnings from the Greek gods, a meddling mayor, and a mysterious psychic who may know more than she lets on. Astra will need the help of her sisters and her werewolf boyfriend to solve this mystery. But as the clock ticks down to Halloween, one thing becomes clear: if she can’t uncover the truth in time, Forkbridge may be history. Literally.   AmazonKU

BOLD AS BRASS: MM PNR (ELEMENTALLY YOURS BOOK THREE) by F N Manning

Oliver Brass is not having a good year. When his once noble family name becomes tarnished by crime and scandal, the wizard’s metal magic stops obeying him. A friendly professor could help him regain control, but the teacher’s illicit extracurricular activities are what truly captivate the metal mage. A charming professor by day and a devious dom by night, Liam Monroe has the unique ability to control a person’s body and magic. Surrendering to the sexy older man could let Oliver find some peace… and satisfy all his wanton desires. Liam is exactly who Oliver needs, but their time together is threatened by dragons with a score to settle. Determined to get revenge for the sins of his family, Oliver will need to rely on his magic if he has any hope of stopping the ruthless dragons… or keeping Liam. Can Oliver be bold enough to fight for the man he loves, or will it all go up in flames?     AmazonKU

GIFT FOR MY GHOST (FAIRHAVEN FALLS) by Honey Phillips

Jessica has always felt as restless as the spirits who choose to appear to her. Then an unexpected encounter in the small southern town of Fairhaven Falls changes everything. Now she leads an ordinary life – or at least as ordinary as a girl with a constant ghostly companion can have. But is simple companionship enough? Leo was trapped in Midnight Manor for many years before a pretty little psychic finally set him free. Now that he’s been released, he’s discovered that freedom isn’t nearly as enticing as the woman who freed him. The more time they spend together, the more he yearns for their relationship to be real. Who said that love, laughter, and the afterlife couldn’t mix? Welcome to Fairhaven Falls!     AmazonKU

SENTINEL OF TIME (CURSE AND CROWN BOOK THREE) by Lindsay Buroker

Kaylina must dodge assassins and kidnappers while revelations about her past, and power she never knew she had, stun her to the core. She has the support of Lord Vlerion, the ranger she’s developed feelings for, but he has problems of his own, and an insidious plot threatens to take him from her forever.     AmazonKU

CURSED BY BANDITS: A ROBIN HOOD RETELLING by Stephanie K Clemens

For six years Lady Rowan of Lockersley looked forward to the day she’d return home to the picturesque village of her childhood. But when she and her friend, Lady Jane, rode into the village, what they saw was anything but picturesque. Not only had the village fallen into poverty but Rowan learned that her beloved father, Laird of Lockersley was dead.
With the help from her band of friends, Rowan devises a plan to take back the money her uncle stole through excessive taxes on the villagers under the dark of night and act the perfect lady by day. That is until her uncle announces that she is to wed the victor of a tournament held in her honor. Rowan knew she would marry but believed it would be her choice̶—marry for love or duty—not as a trophy given to a stranger. Rowan knows she belongs with her merry band of bandits, especially the one who stole her heart. But can she keep her secrets hidden from her uncle long enough to save her village and her future?     AmazonKU

GATHERDUSK: MM FANTASY ROMANCE: LUMINIA DUET VOLUME II by Lee Colgin

Fate brought them together. Will secrets tear them apart? Zenith, ever the loyal gargoyle, commands the Queen’s army south to crush a human rebellion. Prince Anash, heart torn between love and justice, harbors sympathy for the rebels and a secret that could shatter their newly-won bond forever.     AmazonKU

MY GIRLFRIEND IS A WEREWOLF (A MOONSTRUCK MATING BOOK ONE) by Eve Langlais

Running into a strange white wolf isn’t an everyday occurrence in Derek’s life. Neither is finding a naked—and beautiful—woman alone in the park. Had the wolf been an omen of what was yet to come? Because since meeting Athena, Derek’s life’s been upended. Chased by thugs and with a ransom on her head, Athena isn’t divulging why she’s a wanted woman. Derek helps her anyway since he’s a gentleman and she keeps his curiosity—and other things—piqued. Besides, he’ll be damned if some greedy doctor is going to kidnap and experiment on innocent people in his own backyard. But he can’t help but notice Athena’s great sense of smell, or her proclivity for chasing rabbits, or the way she disappears every full moon…Turns out his Athena’s got a hairy secret. A howling whopper of one. Guess he’d better stock up on flea collars and kibble because My Girlfriend is a Werewolf.

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UNDYING LANDS (UNRAVELED FATE SERIES) by Kara Douglas

Not every queen dreamed of being one – Evelina is a princess with no chance of becoming queen. The crown only passes to the Manor heir with the strongest magic, and hers is nothing more than a flicker of light. Which is great, since Evelina never wanted that burden in the first place. While she’s a lowly princess, she can roam freely. Not to mention stay by the side of her best friend since childhood, a companion unfit for a queen. Every villain has a past – Daimon has spent his life trying to climb the ranks of the empire to prove his worth, to become a companion fit for a certain princess. He’s garnered the attention of those in power with the strength of his shadows, beings both good and evil. But the higher he climbs, the more he’s trapped between duty and heart. Set three hundred years before the events of Lunaria, Undying Lands is a forbidden love story between a girl forced to be queen and the man tasked to keep her safe. In the midst of deadly war and the duties they both bear, can they prove their love undying? Would you sell your soul if it means saving your family?     AmazonKU

THE CURSE OF THE SIREN (FORSAKEN DEITIES BOOK ONE) by S E Nielsen

When half-fae Bronwyn is caught fleeing the scene of a robbery, a Crusader arrow finds its mark. But as her roguish partner-in-crime Eoin tends to her wounds, a spark between them replenishes Bronwyn’s magic — revealing her as part-Siren. And quite possibly cursed. Meanwhile, word is spreading of the two thieves and the illegal magic they left behind them. To escape discovery, Bronwyn and Eoin accept a dangerous yet tempting job: a wedding heist that leads them into the depths of the fae realm. But August, the merciless vampire lord of the Selen Court, is used to getting what — and who — he wants. In a land of deception, seduction and meddling gods, Bronwyn puts her life on the line, only to discover temptation may be her undoing. And time is running out for her to make a choice, before she’s stuck on the wrong side of a looming war.     AmazonKU

HIGHLAND GARGOYLE’S LUCKY STAR (TALES FROM THE TAROT) by Chloe Archer

VS Note: MM PNR.

Noah Price – When a mysterious magic shop owner draws the lucky tarot Star card for me, I drop everything and hop on a plane to Scotland for the bucket-list trip of my dreams. Outlander (and Highlander, for my fellow nerds), eat your heart out! Chaos ensues from the moment I arrive and before I know it, the danger turns deadly. Then a smoking hot gargoyle-slash-Highland warrior swoops (literally) in to rescue me—and in a super sexy kilt, no less. Swoon! My bad luck must be turning good because I’ve finally met the man–I mean, gargoyle–of my dreams. But Elryk DarkWing doesn’t share my optimistic outlook on life and our budding relationship soon has to take a back seat to a threat to our world. I believe in destiny, though–and I’ll make sure we get our HEA!
Elryk DarkWing – Guarding a powerful magic ley line in the heart of the Highlands has been the responsibility of the DarkWing clan for centuries. This wasn’t the path I’d wanted for my life, but here I am.
That is, until my fated mate shows up …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

HEIR by Sabaa Tahir

An orphan. An outcast. A prince. And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees. Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite. Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she’s willing to give up.   QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he’s loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need.

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FREEING HOOK (THE LOST GIRLS SERIES BOOK TWO) by T A Lawrence

Captured by the villainous Captain Astor and betrayed by her mate, Wendy finds herself aboard a ship swathed in shadows, among a crew of pirates who don’t know what to think of her. But when Wendy discovers what Captain Astor so desperately needs from her, she discovers an opportunity to use the captain to pursue her own agenda: free Peter from the curse that leaves him incapable of feeling pain and unable to love Wendy completely. Unfortunately for Wendy, helping the captain means facing a horrific piece of her own history – one she would have rather gone without knowing. Because truth comes at a price. And curses don’t break for free.     AmazonKU

DEATH SHALL REIGN (ETERNAL NIGHT DUET BOOK TWO) by Gemma Ashborne

Few know my true name…my true face. But soon, they will know me. And they will fear me, for Lady Death is my charge. Though she believes I am her enemy, beneath my brutal mask lies a willing servant. I will embrace the monster within if it means her success. I will be a sharpened blade for her to wield. A thief in the night, ready to strike down her enemies. A cold, leaching poison. Even Death himself will soon learn what lengths I am willing to go to protect what is mine. For her, I will burn the kingdom of the wicked to the ground and lay it at her feet. **Death Shall Reign (book 2) is a companion novel and expansion on the first book that contains the secrets withheld in book 1.   AmazonKU

DEVIL’S BREATH by Anna Paxton

VS Note: FF mystery with touches of supernatural.

In the murky depths of Louisiana’s bayou, a child’s skull emerges, unleashing a nightmare for Deputy Claire Duvall and fellow officer Jess Morgan. As bodies pile up and dark rituals unfold, they race against time to catch a killer who believes he’s destined to become a god. Amidst the chaos of drug busts and attempts on the sheriff’s life, Claire and Jess find comfort in each other’s arms. But the new relationship is tested when they become the final pawns in a madman’s deadly game. With the help of Voodoo gods and their own courage, can Claire and Jess survive the night of the killer’s ascension? Or will they become the last sacrifices in his twisted path to divinity?

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GUARDED BY A GRUMPY GRIZZLY by Ariana Hawkes

People think I’m the hottest property in town. Every time I turn around, there’s a camera lens there. Snapping my side-boob. Trying to catch me pantie-less. But the truth is, I’m so tired of being watched. Pursued.
I just want to be left alone. Then my manager—AKA my dad—hires a thug to protect me from a crazed stalker. A huge, grumpy, grizzly shifter.
Now he’s the one watching my every move, his wild dark eyes never leaving me. This beast thinks he knows what’s best for me. He’s so freaking bossy. I should hate him. But every time he gives me that fixated look of his, My whole body tingles, and all I can think about is those massive paws, touching me all over. Then he says I’m in danger; that he needs to extract me to a safe house. Just him and me, in a cabin, deep in the wilderness. Things are gonna stay purely professional—right??     AmazonKU

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WITCH (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE RELIC HUNTER) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 24) by Brenda Trim and tia Didmon

Despite the uncertainty in my relationship with Spencer, he agrees to help me uncover who drugged me, and a startling revelation from a consultation with my deceased mother provides a crucial clue. Seeking guidance from the new healer on a personal matter, we are stunned to uncover a dark secret about her. As my friends and I search for the missing artifact I need, a new enemy emerges, threatening our lives. Will discovering the truth set me free, or have I ensured my family’s destruction?     AmazonKU

COLD WATERS (AN ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK SEVEN) by Jenna St James

With their latest crime solved, PADA detectives, Isla and Jace, decide to dig into unsolved cold cases on the Bermuda Triangle. When a famous paranormal folk singer, Elara Moon, disappeared without a trace a decade ago, the former Bermuda Triangle sheriff did everything he could to solve the case…but eventually the clues went cold. Now Isla, Jace, and Glo are ready to tackle the disappearance, but with nearly ten years passing, can the dynamic trio really find out what happened to the famous Siren? There are enough paranormal suspects–a jealous sea witch, a desperate pirate, a nasty shark shifter–just to name a few. Just when Isla and Jace are about to hit a wall…one of them becomes a target! Proving it’s not over until the missing Siren sings!   AmazonKU

TILL THE LAST BEAT OF MY HEART by Louangie  Bou-Montes

When you grow up in a funeral home, death is just another part of life. But for sixteen-year-old Jaxon Santiago-Noble, it’s also part of his family’s legacy. Most dead bodies in the town of Jacob’s Barrow wind up at Jaxon’s house; his mom is the local mortician, after all. He doesn’t usually pay them much mind, but when Christian Reyes is brought in after a car accident, Jaxon’s world is turned upside down. There are a lot of things Jaxon wishes he could have said to his once best friend and first crush. When he accidentally resurrects Christian, Jaxon might finally have that chance. But the more he learns about his newfound necromancy, the more he grasps that Christian’s running on borrowed time—and it’s almost out. As he navigates dark, mysterious magics and family secrets, Jaxon realizes that stepping into an inherited power may also mean opening up old family wounds if he wants to keep the boy he may be falling for alive for good.

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SLEEP NO MORE: A SLEEPY HOLLOW MONSTER ROMANCE by Lexi Ostrow

When Cordelia Evergreen leaves behind her high-pressure job for a serene break in the her hometown of Sleepy Hollow, she’s eager to escape the chaos and relax into the folklore and myth of the season. Her plans for a restful retreat are derailedwhen she stumbles onto something, someone, who shouldn’t exist. The town’s most infamous legend: the Headless Horseman. Adrian, the spectral horseman who has wandered the shadows for centuries, is cursed to remain tethered to the haunted hollows. The moment he sees Cordelia, he’s struck by an unsettling familiarity—she resembles the woman he loved and lost. Drawn to her in ways he can’t explain, Adrian saves her from the dangers of the cemetery and forms an unexpected bond with her.
As Cordelia uncovers the truth about Adrian’s curse, she realizes she might be the key to breaking it. But the cemetery holds dark secrets, and a sinister force is determined to keep Adrian bound forever. With a brewing storm of supernatural forces against them, Cordelia and Adrian’s growing feelings for each other become their greatest weapon—and their greatest risk. In a race against time and the malevolent forces that threaten to tear them apart, Cordelia and Adrian must confront their own fears and embrace a love that could change their destinies forever.     Amazon

SEDUCE ME IN SHADOW (DOOMSDAY BRETHREN BOOK THREE) by Shayla Black

Caden – For decades, I’ve denied the lethal power in my blood because I know too well the cost of magic. Yet to save my dying brother, I’ll embrace it and seduce a fiery human reporter whose dangerous knowledge is my only hope. With one touch, Sydney ignites my darkest desires—and the forbidden mating instinct that will seal my fate. And when she stumbles onto a threat bigger and more explosive than she could ever imagine, I’m faced with an impossible choice: break every rule to claim her or lose the woman who’s stolen my heart. Sydney – 
Since my latest exposé, I’ve got a target on my back. Now Caden—smoldering former marine with secrets of his own—insists I hold the key that could burn down the world. Maybe he’s crazy, but the scorching heat between us is irresistible. Yet when danger comes, I’ll perish…unless I surrender to the one man who could shatter me forever.

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THE MARRIAGE HEX (CELESTIAL WITCHES) by Sarah Blue

It was a stupid wish. One that’s come to haunt my doorstep fourteen years later. When I made a pact with my best friend to marry each other if we were both still single at thirty, I had no idea it would be magically bound… by me. Time and circumstance have separated us, and we’re no longer the naïve teenagers we once were. I’m thriving with my coven and Silas is the newly appointed Alpha of the local shifter pack. Which is why this marriage will never work. The Celestial Coven and the Moon Walker Pack have had an ongoing feud that spans generations. My former best friend has now become my sworn enemy. Unfortunately, my magic hasn’t gotten that memo and my nemesis/husband is now living under my roof and walking around my house topless in gray sweatpants. I don’t want him. I shouldn’t want him. But why do I find myself stalling at figuring out a counter curse?     AmazonKU

HAUNT ME, BABY: A TABOO SAPPHIC MONSTER ROMANCE by Rose Santoriello

Cordelia Tremblay loves fitness, fairness, and fun facts. Her senior year of college is going swimmingly until her professor has to go on parental leave and the school is in dire need of someone to fill in. Having a borderline obsessive crush on a professor from the other Augury campus, she composes an email with a specific substitute in mind…Dr. Alitha Taylor favors logic and reasoning. Head of both the cosmetic lab and Potions Department, she is on track to become the next Dean of Augury University and has no time for romance. Especially not one that could be career-ruining. When she’s asked to substitute for a semester at Aquatica Academy, Augury’s new sister campus, she sees it as a chance to show how hard working and flexible she can be. When Alitha is approached by Cordelia about accessibility issues at the brand new campus, she seizes the opportunity to improve the school. Not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because it will further her career and show how dedicated she is to the university and its students. That is, until she finds herself unable to stay away from the curvy kraken who brought the problems to her doorstep. Can Alitha resist Cordelia’s tantalizing tentacles? And will Cordelia’s obsession turn into something more magical?     AmazonKU

RESCUED BY HER GUARDIAN (YULETIDE SHIFTERS BOOK TWO) by R E Butler

Alpha snow leopard Knox volunteers to fill in for one of his leap members at the Well of Magic at the North Pole for a few weeks. He gladly joins the ranks of the other shifters to protect Santa and the Well from Jack Frost and his dark-magic followers. Elf Ivy has been too busy preparing for Christmas Eve to replenish her magic at the Well. When she requests an escort from one of the Guardians, she’s surprised to find herself face-to-face with a handsome shifter she’s never seen before.
When Knox and Ivy meet, sparks fly, but Knox has a problem. According to their laws, only shifters are allowed in the pride. He’ll have to change the laws so he can mate Ivy and stay alpha. But not everyone in the pride is happy with the changes, and soon Knox and Ivy find themselves in grave danger. When Knox sends Ivy away for her safety, Jack Frost seizes the opportunity to capture her and steal her magic for his own dark purposes. Will Knox be able to save Ivy from Jack’s clutches, or will she be lost to him forever?

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RESCUED BY THE WACKY WERETIGER by Eden Ember

She’s on the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend. He’s a comedienne weretiger in the club where she works. What do you get when you cross a lady-in-distress with a joke spewing monster?
Why a romance that will knock your socks off, of course!   AmazonKU

TAMED BY THE ALPHA WOLF (DUSK VALLEY WOLVES BOOK FOUR) by Chloe Graves

Nico – Grief drove me to fur. Feral madness kept me locked there for years. Then I found her—my fated mate, a reluctant alpha with enough fire to match my own. Her fangs marked me. Claimed me. Now, her pack is my pack. Her fight is my fight. I can’t keep her, not with the blood on my hands and the enemies at my back. But I’ll be damned if I let her run from her destiny. Elise – I’m poison to my pack. A ticking time bomb of destruction. My father’s cruel, iron-fisted legacy haunts me. My wolf can still taste his blood on her fangs, a constant reminder of my sins. None of that matters to him. Nico. A feral rogue who sees through my lies and awakens the power I’ve fought to bury. One reckless night, one impulsive bite—and another sin is seared into my soul. But the syndicate that hunted Nico for years has caught his scent, and they’re howling to finish what they started. They threatened my pack. They tried to put down my mate. They’ve awakened the alpha within me, and I’ll defend what’s mine with fangs and claws.     AmazonKU

AVENGER OF SINS (SPECTR SERIES 3 BOOK SIX) by Jordan L Hawk

John Starkweather has one chance to stop a series of murders by the rogue telepath Ryan. Though only the drakul Gray and Night are safe from Ryan’s mental manipulation, John knows it’s up to him to capture his former friend—and fellow victim—before anyone else dies. But outwitting a telepath isn’t an easy task. In order to bring Ryan in, John will have to confront the darkest parts of their shared past. Because before all is said and done, John and Ryan find themselves confronting an even greater evil: one that will swallow them up body and soul.

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RUTHLESS MOON (COLORADO PACK WARS BOOK ONE) by Krystal Shannan

Imogen “Gen” Gallagher has always done what her pack-leader father demanded. When he demands she marry the Alpha of a rival pack, she reluctantly agrees. Even if it means never finding her soulmate. Liam O’Connor is loyal to his pack too. When his pack leader tasks him with taking care of his bride-to-be, Liam can’t—and won’t—say no, despite having his hands full running his Colorado ranch and investigating the troubling case of a missing witch. Then he meets the promised bride and his loyalty to his pack is tested like never before. Because she’s the one he’s been waiting for his whole life: his destined mate. And it’s more than loyalty to his Alpha that keeps him by Gen’s side. And more than duty to her father that keeps Gen by his. But when the terrible truth about the missing witch threatens all of Ash Hollow, it won’t just be Liam’s and Gen’s loyalties, or hearts, on the line. And not everyone will come out unbroken.

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THE RUSALKA AND MR RIGHT: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by S C Principale

VS Note: In Russian a rusalka is a female entity often hostile to men, associated with water.

Marina – I’m Marina, your friendly neighborhood Rusalka. Oh, don’t worry, I’m not stealing men’s souls and luring them to a watery grave. I just need to borrow some sexual energy to stay alive, and with a college campus full of horny frat boys handy, I’m always full. Of course, not everyone is happy that I’ve chosen a peaceful, harmless existence in Pine Ridge—especially Koshchei. You could call him my demon overlord, but “petty vengeful jerk” works, too. When the Big K discovers my disobedience, he’s determined to make me pay. I need to exploit an ancient loophole—and fast. I’m going to need a husband. When I meet Kev, I think I’ve met an easy mark. He’s strong and protective, kind and caring, and always makes me laugh. Best of all, he doesn’t even realize the woman he’s dating is a monster. Love is blind—and that’s a problem. The one man I need to use is the one I can’t bear to hurt. Kev – I’ll admit it. I have a thing for damsels in distress. I’m a lover, not a fighter, a healer, not a hurter. When I move to Pine Ridge and meet Marina, I just can’t figure her out. She draws me in like…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

HER WEREWOLF PROTECTOR: BEASTLY FALLS by Elixa Everett

In the cursed town of Beastly Falls, Roosevelt Savage—a grumpy celebrity chef and secret werewolf—finds himself trapped, running a humble cafe alongside other supernatural beings. Bitter that his lavish celebrity lifestyle was snatched from him in the real world, he lives day to day hoping to one day get back to his celebrity life. At least until she arrives…Sophia Flint. She’s the spoilt, entitled daughter of a tech billionaire in the outside world, but in Beastly Falls everyone pulls their weight and entitled heiresses with no work experience are no exception.
In a race against time, the grumpy chef and the heiress must determine if their connection is strong enough to make the sacrifices necessary to satisfy the curse?     Amazon

SORCERY AND SMALL MAGICS by Maiga Doocy

VS note: MM Fantasy

Leovander Loveage is a master of small magics. He can summon butterflies with a song or turn someone’s hair pink by snapping his fingers. Though such minor charms don’t earn him much respect, anything more elaborate always blows up in his face, and so Leo vowed long ago never to use powerful magic again. That is, until a mishap with a forbidden spell binds Leo to obey the commands of his longtime rival, Sebastian Grimm. Grimm is Leo’s complete opposite—respected, exceptionally talented, and absolutely insufferable. The only thing they can agree on is that revealing the curse between them would mean the end of their respective magical careers. They need a counterspell, and fast. Chasing rumors of a powerful sorcerer with a knack for undoing curses, Leo and Grimm enter the Unquiet Wood, a forest infested with murderous monsters and dangerous outlaws alike. To break the curse, they will have to uncover the true depths of Leo’s magic, set aside their long-standing rivalry, and—much to their horror—work together. Even as an odd spark of attraction flares between them.

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HUNT THE DUSK (ORDER OF HELSING BOOK TWO) by Debbie Cassidy

The Vampire king’s fascination with me has drawn me into a game I’m not sure I can win. I thought I had Ezekiel under control. That his hunger was tempered, and we had an understanding, but he proved me wrong in the most horrific way. This is a game to him, and I’m his latest toy. I want to run, but the hunters’ revelations are shackles forcing me to hold my course and do my duty. Because there is more at stake here than I could ever have imagined. The fate of our world hinges on the vampire king’s rapidly waning humanity, and it’s up to me to help restore it. But how do you teach a monster to care? I have less than a year to figure that out.     AmazonKU

TEMPTED BY THE ORC: ORCS UNBOUND by Annee Jones

RUE: I’m promised to my father’s enemy to pay off his debt. However, I detest Azrael and could never be his bride. I run away into the forest to think, where I fall into a ravine and injure my leg. A giant, green brute of a man finds me. He tells me he tends a reindeer farm and is searching for one of his reindeer who got lost. I’m sure he’s going to kill me. However, instead he takes me to his cabin and binds my wounds. He’s kind and gentle, and I find myself falling for him even though I know I shouldn’t. To make matters worse, a snowstorm traps us in the orc’s cabin and Christmas is in two days. And I’m keeping a secret…one so big that if revealed could destroy everything…NOEL: The injured girl in my forest is a headache I don’t need right now. Not when one of my reindeer is missing and there’s a snowstorm coming. Both our necks will be on the line if I don’t find the creature soon. But the girl needs me, and without my healing powers her wounds could prove fatal. I’m tempted to take her for myself, but then I learn she’s another man’s bride. However, if she doesn’t leave my cabin soon, I may not be able to stop myself from claiming her as my own gift come Christmas morning.     AmazonKU

TEMPLE OF MAGIC AND BONE (INFERNO UNIVERSE) by Alessa Thorn

Tareal Vanth was just having a regular day of cleaning up bodies and taking out murdering trash…he should have known the peace and quiet wouldn’t last. Now, an actual Reaper called Elektra is on his doorstep, demanding his help to stop a renegade necromancer from tearing the Veil apart and unleashing an undead army. It would help if Elektra wasn’t so beautiful, or that her death magic didn’t sing to him like a siren song. There’s something about her Vanth can’t put his finger on, but he would sure like it if his fae instincts would stop shouting at him until they got the job done. They are going to need more than the usual tricks to figure out where the rogue necromancer is hiding, even if that means going to disreputable magicians, lost family members, and the dragons themselves to demand they get off their golden asses to save their city. What could possibly go wrong?     AmazonKU

ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (THE LIBERTY HOUSE SERIES BOOK ONE) by David R Slayton

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy

Isaac Frost is an assassin. Raised in the Graveyard of the cruel and mysterious Undertaker, he has mastered the deadly art of the knife and the skill of survival, together with scores of others just like him—young men taken from their families to become the most infamous killers throughout the realms of elves and humans. But Isaac is unique: a single drop of another’s blood can confer upon him the knowledge and power of friend and foe alike. After crossing paths with the elf queen Argent, Isaac is sent to a strange magical school for wayward practitioners in the hopes that he can learn where he—and his unusual talent—fit in the world. Isaac is charmed by the school’s chaotic nature and finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Vran, a Sea Elf haunted by secret knowledge. But Vran isn’t the only one with secrets, and Isaac’s arrival is no accident. The Undertaker has charged him with infiltrating the school for the purpose of destroying it utterly, and his future rests on completing his mission—before the Undertaker takes matters into his own hands.

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THE FOREST OF LOST SOULS: A NOVEL by Dean Koontz

VS Note: From SEPT 24. His books are either hit or miss for me so I waited until I’d read it to decide if it would go in this report. Not a romance although there is a lost love and also romantic elements of a new love. I enjoyed it overall and found it well done.

Raised in the wilderness by her late great-uncle, Vida is a young woman with an almost preternatural affinity for nature, especially for the wolves that also call the forested mountains home. Formed by hard experience, by love and loss, and by the prophecies of a fortuneteller, Vida just wants peace. If only nearby Kettleton County didn’t cast such a dark shadow. It’s where José Nochelobo, the love of Vida’s life and a cherished local hero, died in a tragic accident. That’s the official story, but Vida has reasons to doubt it. The truth can’t be contained for long. Nor can the hungry men of power in Kettleton who want something too: that Vida, like José, disappear forever. One by one they come for her, prepared to do anything to see their plans through to their evil end. Vida is no less prepared for them. Vida, the forest, and its formidable wonders are waiting. She will not rest until goodness and order have been restored.     AmazonKU    AB

BIDDING ON HER ORC BOSS by Evangeline Priest

Zana Estrada has been living her best introverted life. As a number cruncher for one of the elite orc families in Obsidian City, she works remotely from her cushy apartment two hours away and gets compensated well for it. So long as she continues to provide the data analysis to keep Clan Urkroz profitable, her manager keeps her as far away from social interactions as possible. Things couldn’t be better until one day she opens an email with the phrase she dreads the most: All remote workers are required to check into the office. No amount of pleading with her supervisor can get her out of this show and tell. Worse, she is supposed to network with her sales manager counterpart, the luddite XSonagh18…who ends up being her boss……on whom she accidentally bid in a silent auction……and, with whom she accidentally-on-purpose spent a deliciously decadent one-night stand. Before she can even think of filing transfer paperwork, the big, bad orc boss insists that he needs to honor their date and gives her an offer impossible to refuse.   AmazonKU

BONDED BEYOND REGRET: MATED TO THE MONSTER: SEASON 2 by Ember Davis

SAMUEL – Being the new Alpha for the Waning Moon Pack hasn’t been easy. Would it be easier with a Luna at my side? Of course, but that’s not going to happen. Not now. There was too much hate, corruption, and greed coursing through the old Alpha family. Their deaths were necessary to usher in a new path for the pack but required me to endure the loss of my mate. The need to step into the role of Alpha and the guilt over the pain my sister had to endure, some of it by my hands, keeps my mind off the hole left behind from the loss of the mate bond. But I don’t miss the person my mate was helping me to become. Now I can work to make Waning Moon a place to belong. When Nyx moves to the pack hoping for a fresh start after the loss of her mate, there’s a pull to her and her daughter I can’t explain. If only I deserve to have love, but I know the truth. Regret and devotion to the pack is all I have time for. But what if they need me just as much as I need them? NYX – The only reason I’ve survived the last three years is because of…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

STRANGE BEASTS by Susan J Morris

At the dawn of the twentieth century in Paris, Samantha Harker, daughter of Dracula’s killer, works as a researcher for the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena. But no one realizes how abnormal she is. Sam is a channel into the minds of monsters: a power that could help her solve the gruesome deaths plaguing turn-of-the-century Paris—or have her thrown into an asylum. Sam finds herself assigned to a case with Dr. Helena Moriarty, daughter of the criminal mastermind and famed nemesis of Sherlock Holmes and a notorious detective whom no one wants to work with on account of her previous partners’ mysterious murders. Ranging from the elite clubs of Paris to the dark underbelly of the catacombs, their investigation sweeps them into a race to stop a Beast from its killing rampage, as Hel and Sam are pitted against men, monsters, and even each other. But beneath their tenuous trust, an unmistakable attraction brews. Is trusting Hel the key to solving the murder, or is Sam yet another pawn in Hel’s game?

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MONARCH: A ROMANTIC THRILLER by Sophie Lark

VS Note: Gothic romance. Plus I like Sophie Lark’s books.

In a desperate bid to get out of town, twenty-seven-year-old virgin and bookstore nerd Elena Zelenska becomes the world’s most unlikely mail-order bride. Her gamble pays off when she’s swept off her feet by Lorne Ronson, handsome single father and (gasp!) actual published author. Elena’s new fiancé seems almost too good to be true. Her life is turning into a fairytale, especially once Lorne starts building her a castle in the woods. But when Elena arrives in Grimstone, her fairytale turns darker. The castle in the woods is a macabre labyrinth of hidden chambers, and Lorne is no Prince Charming. In fact, he might just be a monster. Isolated far from home, Elena’s only ally is Atlas Covett, owner of the Monarch hotel. Massive and stern, even Atlas’ employees are terrified of him. He becomes Elena’s unexpected protector, offering sanctuary from the darkness that threatens to consume her. As Elena’s bond with Atlas deepens, her jealous fiancé exerts his control in increasingly twisted ways. Elena must find a way out before the castle he’s building becomes a prison she’ll never escape.     AmazonKU     AB

ECLIPSE SECTOR (V-CLAN BOOK THREE) by Lexi C Ostrow

I loved an Alpha once. An unattainable Elite. A former V-Clan Prince.
I thought we had a connection. A unique bond founded in our shared values and aspirations. Then he broke my heart with a few choice words.  He doesn’t want me? Fine. I’ll find an Alpha who does. Which is how I end up on the stage being introduced as Candidate Thirteen of the Eligible Omega Mate program. Except, there’s just one tiny problem—the Alpha who broke my heart is in charge of supervising the mating activities. Which means he’s privy to every interview. Every date. Every kiss. How am I supposed to find an appropriate mate when he’s watching me with those smoldering irises? Purring possessive comments in my ear…Growling at every male who looks my way…Prowling around my nest…It doesn’t help that someone is attacking the Omegas in the program. Now my Alpha is even more territorial, his feral nature that much more potent. Because he’s refusing to leave my side. And he’s promised to do whatever it takes to protect me. Even if it means claiming me for himself.     AmazonKU

ICE MAGIC (WINTER’S SPELL TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Yasmine Galenorn

Prince Karehl has captured Asajia in a treacherous betrayal, and now he intends to return home to Castle Eleago with her in his custody. Unaware that Asajia is in danger, Karehl’s brother Bran is on the run from the Prince’s guards, as he tracks down his loyal Riders of Lorani. And caught in the Snow Witch’s path, Bran’s cousin Fenling is attempting to save the Lorani from the icy grasp of the ice queen’s magic. But Asajia finds hope in the midst of the long winter, and it promises to change her forever. But can she escape captivity before the prince carries through on his threat? And will the magic she discovers in the Bramble Fel forest destroy the bond between her and Bran?

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

I’ve always connected with Ryan. He is brave, puts others’ needs ahead of his own, is easy to talk to, and brings a ray of sunshine wherever he goes. He would be everything I want in a mate, if only he were older and I weren’t… me. A monster. A killer. A beast. Not long ago, I thought I’d gotten out, that I was free to be an alpha worthy of a mate—that we were all free. I was wrong. We’re stuck and, when the opportunity comes for me to keep those I love out of it, I seize it. Taking over the dark side of our missions is easy. I’m the one without a family and a beast who can instill fear in all. It makes sense. If only fate didn’t pick this moment to show me what I dared not dream about: Ryan was mine.    AmazonKU

JADED ALPHA: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE by Lorelai M Hart

I’ve been touring since I was seventeen. But I didn’t hit it big until I was twenty. And ever since then I’ve been on the road two thirds of the year and in the studio the rest of the time, I need a break. So, I’ve moved to my mountain cabin for a whole year. No touring, no recording, only writing if anything comes to me. I need the rest. And the peace and quiet. Having to guess whether people were interested in me for myself or my star power was just too hard. Six months in, I’m so bored, I don’t know what to do with myself. My songwriting has dried up, my friends are all busy on the road, and I am considering what to do when the letter arrives inviting me to a weekend at the Bearclaw Inn. I can use my real name and stay under the radar. It sounds fun…and maybe will give me a little time to decide what I want to do with the next six months. The Bearclaw Inn is known for one thing. Franklin, the owner, has a gift for putting together fated mates, and when I walk in and meet the other guest who is there for the weekend, I know he’s the one. But later, after a very special and intimate moment, I realize that he’s not just good looking, smart, funny, and right for me. He’s a superstar traveling incognito. But, if so, how can he be my mate? Did Franklin goof this time? Or has Fate done me a solid. Superstar or not, this male is my mate.     AmazonKU

TEMPTED BY TENTACLES: A FATED DATES NOVELLA by Elle M Drew

Desperate for some decompression, relaxation, and relief, Lily stumbles across a dating app promising a perfect match. It’s a risk, but the reward seems worth it—especially when she sees her match isn’t some stranger! Instead, it’s a flashback to college, but he has muscles, a stubbled jaw, and confidence. Should she give him the chance she never did before? For Fisk, matching with Lily was hitting the jackpot! She was his dream girl, his tentacle drenched fantasy. What luck to know that the one person he never forgot was his perfect match. Throwing caution to the wind, he invites her to his vacation home to give her everything she’s looking for and more! She deserves to be worshipped, pleasured, and wrapped up in tentacles, but first, he has to convince her the app knows what it’s talking about. They’re perfect for each other, and the sooner she realizes it, the sooner he can stuff her full of exactly what she needs.   AmazonKU

WANTED BY THE WOLVES: A FATED DATES NOVELLA by L E Eldridge

All Harper Maloy wants to do is take care of her and her daughter. It’s hard being a workaholic and a single mom. Even though it’s a bit lonely, she would rather manage it alone than trust another man. That is, until she finds a mysterious phone app that matches her to “the perfect man”. Jasper Leo Hawthorne is funny, charming, and engaging. Weirdly though, his tone seems to constantly change, not to mention he’s a wolf from the Enski pack. She’s also not sure he’s real…what with him only having group photos on his account. When she shows up to her date, it all makes sense…it’s all of them. ALL. OF. THEM. Will they be too much to handle, or will she fit right in with the pack?     AmazonKU

MOANING FOR THE MONSTERS: MONSTROUS HOLIDATES by Wendi Guff

VS Note: MMF.

HAUNTED BY A CRUSH—sounds perfect for Halloween, right? Except I’ve been attracted to my two best friends for years, and my crush is turning into something more than just lust…But I can’t be in love with the hunky Bigfoot and the brooding Mothman, not when my winged bestie also pines for our furry, behemoth friend.
Mercer stares at Bellamy like he’s the very air the Mothman needs to breathe and watching his pain only escalates my own. As an Llorona, I have to be careful so I don’t unleash my wail and mark everyone around me for death. So I carefully tamp back my feelings, tucking them away in the hopes that they’ll eventually disappear—because that’s what happens when you repress emotions. Not. And it only takes a sip of Witch’s brew—one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs—for everything to come tumbling out. Will my confession ruin all our spooky fun, or are Bellamy and Mercer hiding secret desires of their own?     AmazonKU

ACCIDENTAL DRUID’S GUIDE TO BINDING DEMONS by Kari Gregg

After testing as mundane, David just wanted to earn his botany degree and enjoy his ordinary life. He didn’t count on a First Blood demon portaling into his part-time job to bind with anyone near that dormant nexus, though. Bad luck for David—demons only bind with magicals. The jig is up. Now outed as a druid, David navigates the Cumberland metro’s perilous magical community while exploring his link to that demon, Jae. David’s father, Teddy Mace, had closely guarded secrets, including how strong David’s powers were as a child, but what else had Teddy hidden? What got him killed? And once Jae helps David decipher his dad’s lost grimoire, will the murderers target them next? Add in David’s godfather and Towpath Guild Boss John Griffith, an edible-loving imp sent to be David’s familiar, and frenemy roommate Finnegan who is inarguably the worst fire mage ever, and David’s dream of a normal life spectacularly implodes. Whoever dismembered Teddy Mace will have to stand in line if they want to eliminate David to keep that cold case arctic. He and Jae are hard to catch. Fully bound? Killing this new demon/magical team may be impossible…if they can stop pissing each other off first.     AmazonKU

IMPREGNATED BY THE ALPHA (SPARKLE HOLLOW WOLVES BOOK FIVE) by Lyra Atlas

The Alpha brutally crushed my heart. Now I have to marry him for the pack’s sake. It’s been years since he rejected me. He’s an Alpha now, and a single dad with a little girl. I agreed to enter this arranged marriage to keep the peace, but I didn’t know it’d be with him. He says we can pretend…but then he knocks me up with his baby. I’ve always been a hopeless romantic…until he broke my heart into a million jagged pieces.
It’s a shock to my system to see him again, but I tell myself I can do this.
I tell myself this is my duty. I can resist his pull and serve my pack. I can keep the kisses tame and ignore the dark desires of my body. We have to kiss in front of the pack, and I try not to get carried away. But my body softens for him, not caring about how dirty he treated me. My growing belly craves his touch, not caring that this is just a business arrangement. He rejected me, he married me, and he impregnated me.
Is the Alpha who broke me my fated mate?     AmazonKU

MOTH MANAGER (CRYPTID BILLIONAIRES BOOK TWO) by Luna Cantrip

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no wait, it’s true love. Pontius Pleasant is a Mothman who’s never been lucky in love, so he has no idea what to do when he meets his fated-mate. Piper Hamilton is recently single and looking for a quick hookup. But things are quick to get a lot more complicated when the Mothman of her dreams turns out to be a bit obsessed. These two nerds are meant to be together, if they can just make it to the light at the end of the tunnel of love.     AmazonKU

WIDOW OF FORTUNE: SINS OF THE FLESH NOVELLA (A DARK MONSTER ROMANCE) by Ash Raven

Jackdaw Torrence – Exiled from Gwenmore for over a century after murdering a human, I’ve returned to finally grieve for my lost mate. As I say my last goodbye to her in one moment, I find her reincarnated and dressed in black the next. I know she is mine. Fate and fortune have finally shined upon me, and I can’t let her go even if history is doomed to repeat itself. Carmela Wisniewski – He’s dead. After years trapped in that marriage, I have finally taken control of my life again and no blackmailer is going to stop me from living. But once chance encounter with a crow has tied to me to a new fate. I can accept the monster in my home, but the questions is, can he handle the blood on my hands?     AmazonKU

HELL’S SECRET OMEGA: DARK MM OMEGAVERSE FANTASY (COURT OF THE HOLLOW KING BOOK TWO) by Sera Bishop

Some call me a god. He calls me an alpha. I lost everything when the world ended three hundred years ago. I never thought I would find something—or someone—to live for. He’s the omega who changes everything. Cyrus is a demon of the Court with a deadly secret: he’s an omega. A spy for the King, his designation is locked behind a brash facade. His fearlessness awakens desire in me. But I can’t afford distractions. When an order from the King brings us together, my presence triggers Cyrus’s heat. Under the scent blockers and the uptight, prickly exterior, I uncover an omega who can match my passion with fire. Then we bond. I know I should keep away. Instead, I’ll show him how omegas should be treated—spoiled, treasured, and kept safe. But when Cyrus’s secret comes under threat, I’m forced to admit it’s not just an arrangement. I’m his heat alpha—nothing more. Yet in my arms, he feels like mine.     AmazonKU

BLOOD ON THE ICE (SECRETS OF STATE U BOOK ONE) by Cassandra Featherstone

Honoris. Veritas. Potentia. Turns out killing your traitorous ex-fiancé isn’t considered good form. I knew when I went after Magnus that I’d have to face the consequences of my actions, but the punishment doled out by the Society shocked everyone—including me. Being sent to State U to clean up his damn mess is worse than being executed, if you ask me. Everywhere I turn his cronies, his corruption, and his ex-floozies are waiting for me to fail so they can justify getting revenge. If I don’t fix this and make sure State U’s Division 1 teams keep their eligibility, I’ll be facing worse than a bunch of flunkies, though. Americans take their sports seriously, especially the uber-wealthy supernaturals who control this school. Morgana LeCiel doesn’t back down from a challenge, so I dig in the minute I arrive only to land in the middle of a murder investigation involving our star hockey player and the grandson of a Society member. Now I’ve got five sexy, off-limits men trailing after me as I try to solve a mystery and redeem myself with the entire world watching. No pressure, right?      AmazonKU

THE HEARTBREAK HEX (HOLIDAY VILLAGE ROMANCES BOOK ONE) by Jordyn Alexander

Gertrude Nightshade never thought that she’d be heartbroken right before Halloween. A busy potion witch in the middle of Holiday Village with a thriving shop, Gertrude thought that she’d be with her werewolf boyfriend forever. That is, until he unceremoniously dumps her at the busiest time in her career. While drowning her sorrows in pumpkin ale (and a mug of ill-advised peppermint schnapps), Gertrude drunkenly decides to put together the ultimate heartbreak healing potion, drinks it and goes to bed. But when she wakes up, she’s not alone. Vlad Everdark is the charming vampire mayor of the Halloween Neighborhood of Holiday Village. The last thing he expects is to wake up in bed with the beautiful, hungover witch who sells him his morning brew. The one he’s been secretly dreaming about for years. Not only that, but they are tethered together at the wrist with an unbreakable magic red string that doesn’t allow them to go more than six feet away from each other. Halloween is only days away, the biggest night of the year for both of them. Can they break the hex that is keeping them together? And, as they spend more time with each other, will they find that they want to?     AmazonKU

MASQUERADE OF BLOOD AND SILENCE: A HOUSE OF BLOOD AND ROSES STORY by Laura Greenwood

A masquerade ball unlocks the secrets of a vampire’s heart. Violetta’s life has been a lonely one since arriving at the vampire court, but a friendship with one of her family’s servants soon proves to change that. As Violetta and Dante grow closer, she realises there could be more in her life for her, and one fateful masquerade ball changes everything forever and Violetta realises that friendship with Dante might not be enough. Will she choose to go with him when the clock strikes midnight and the masks come off?

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CALL DON’T FALL: AN MM MPREG WEREWOLF ROMANCE by Maggie Hemlock

When omega wolf shifter, Chasten, faints at his favorite festival, he receives a life altering diagnosis but also meets his true-mate in the caring, but sometimes overprotective and occasionally bossy, Kirk. Will these wolves be able to combine their lives and find a future together before they drive each other crazy?     AmazonKU

VAMPBOOZLED: A LOVESPELLED NOVELLA by E F Watson

Anita Andrews has always been a moon-half-full kind of girl. Until recently, when symptoms of ADWitchD started to surface, making it impossible to focus on her studies. Determined to make it through her final term of college, this werewolf-witch hybrid will do whatever it takes—even if it means breaking a few rules. But finals aren’t the only thing brewing up trouble for her. She can’t stop thinking about the private investigator she fell in love at first sight with just a few months ago. After helping solve a mystery in her hometown, he vanished, as vampires tend to do. Now he’s back, but he’s her professor and making her last term a living nightmare. Can she rely on her no-distractions plan and newfound no-nonsense attitude to get her through to graduation? Or will she risk it all for a bite at love?     AmazonKU

A TAIL FOR HALLOWEEN by Sylvia Morrow

Michelle – A love that’s written in the stars: is that too much to ask for?
A rural Halloween party hosted by the local rich creeper is the last place I expect to find it. But when a tall, strong stranger dressed in a cat costume matching mine pulls me into the trees, I’m not ready for what he offers. He starts spouting exactly what I’ve always wanted to hear–that we are fated to be together. When danger strikes, it’s clear he’s not the one I should have run from. Wyn – My instinct told me I would find my mate, my sdaha, on this planet. It did not tell me that I would have to hunt her down after she ran away in terror. Now, as I am getting closer to finding her, something tells me that she is in danger. That there is something sinister happening in the building where she fled. Whatever it is, I will retrieve her. We will be together no matter what it takes. Our love is written in the stars.     AmazonKU

AN ORC FOR HALLOWEEN by Skylar Quinn

When my best friend asked me to help her decorate for a Halloween party, I didn’t expect to hear a secret that would change everything and leave me looking for someone else to spend the evening with. That’s when he walked in. There was something about this man. Maybe it was his massive size that made his orc costume look so real. Or maybe it was the potent attraction unlike anything I’d ever felt before. I should have known something was different about my best friend’s guests, but betrayal blinded me until the monster had me in his arms. And I wasn’t sure I ever wanted to leave… no matter what my friend did to try to stop us.     AmazonKU

TURNED ON HALLOWEEN by Blisse Wynters

Polyamorous MMF Romance – Halloween usually fell short of expectations, but after this party Desmona’s life will never be the same. Desmona leaned into the spookier side of life. Séances at gravesites under the pale moonlight was more her style than apple picking and the haunted hayrides that were so popular in her small town. When Casimir, the enticing guy she met on GothFriendFinder invited her to the most elite Halloween bash of the season where only the hottest people were invited. She found she couldn’t say no. When she arrived Casmir and his equally hot best friend greeted her at the front door, their realistic red contacts,and cold pale skin made her shiver in an-tiiii-cipation. They really sold the vampire vibe. And wild that they both had such poor circulation that they were so pale and cold. What a coincidence, right? As the night progressed, she realized they weren’t just in costume. Could she indulge in the heat the two of them bring without getting turned on Halloween?     AmazonKU

HUNTER FOR HALLOWEEN by Samantha Sapphire

Autumn was the best time of year, but when disaster hits my Halloween cruise, and I wind up stranded at the bottom of the ocean, it may become my last. Something is hunting me down here, something dark, menacing. Something that had to be enormous by the tentacles it’s shown me. Something not human. When a man appears in my little hideaway bubble and offers me a trip back to civilisation I could almost kiss him, but there was something cruel, predatory almost, in his eyes. Every warning bell I had was going off in my mind, but his body was magnetic and some deep part of me wanted to see everything my would-be saviour have to offer, even if it spelled my doom.     AmazonKU

PENN & INKUBUS: CREEPIN US SERIES by Essie Sloane

You’re formally admitted to Creelin University—known locally as “Creepin U.” The only things wilder than the monster shifters prowling around campus are the spicy male-male love stories unfolding between classes. Penn & Inkubus is book four, starring an Inkubus and his journalist friend who feeds him. Each book is a stand-alone M/M spooky romance, but we hope you enroll in them all. Penn – I’d been curious about monsters my entire life, so when the opportunity to attend Creelin University came my way, I knew I had to take it. And that’s where I met him – the most perfect looking human I’d ever seen. Except that he’s not a human. He’s an incubus, and we both write on the school paper together. I knew I wanted to get to know him the moment I saw him, and when I noticed he wasn’t looking great, I took my opportunity. I volunteered to be his feeder. My initial curiosity may be getting sated, but I’m left with more questions every day. Cam – I’ve always been a little different than everyone else in my family. We’re all monsters. We’re all the same kind of monster, but unlike them, I don’t like having multiple feeders. Which worked for me, until the feeder I’d been using since the hunger awakened was no longer available to me. When my new friend Penn offered to fill the spot, I almost said no, but I was kind of desperate. But he’s awakening a different kind of hunger in me the more I get to know him.     AmazonKU

DRYAD TRY AGAIN: CREEPIN U SERIES by C D Rachels

I didn’t think I’d ever see my first crush―a human―again after humiliating myself as a sapling of a kid. But now we’ve both bloomed, and we’re going to college together. What’s a tree spirit to do? I never fit in anywhere until I got to CU. Now, I have friends, I help the staff, and I’m acing my studies. No serious relationships for this dryad, not after the disaster of my childhood. But like a willow in the spring, my past has returned. I knew they were letting in humans at CU, but what are the odds that I would befriend my childhood first kiss? Tanner has more than a few emotional scars from his youth, not least of which was how we met. He claims he’s fine, but I instilled in him a deep-seeded fear of the trees I love. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

THE NØKK AND THE JOCK: CREEPIN U SERIES by Leslie McAdam

Brandon: I’m pumped to be one of the first humans to attend a monster university, but a minor, negligible, insignificant issue arises almost immediately: My new roommate wants to drag me to his underground realm and take my soul. He’s a nøkk who could almost pass for human, except his webbed fingers and entirely black eyes give him away. In my attempt to befriend him, I give him three drops of my blood, a black animal, and a bottle of vodka (I hear it’s a nøkk thing). Which apparently triggers some ancient bonding ritual. My bad. I must admit I’m into him. Maybe those online tests that say I’m only mostly straight are right. But there are a few hiccups: I can’t know his real name. He won’t show me his true form. And he’s both an omen and a cause of drowning … which is troubling, since he’s on the water polo team with me. Still, something about him calls to me, even if it shouldn’t. The Nøkk: This human is mine. Stay away from him.   AmazonKU

VEXING THE VIPER: CREEPIN U SERIES by Ashley Rayne

Nike – Being a Gorgon in a world predominantly run by humans isn’t easy. Creelin U was supposed to be my sanctuary, the one place I could be myself without the stares and whispers. Until it wasn’t. They have officially opened their doors to humans, and now there’s one in particular who seems to get under my skin. A human who’s sunshiny aura has me wondering if I should change my ways. The closer we get, the more I realize my feelings may run more than skin deep. But that’s crazy. Monsters don’t fall for humans. King – When I’m offered a scholarship to Creelin U to join the baseball team, I jump at the chance. It has always been an exclusive school for monsters, but this year they’ve let in humans. When I get there, I realize not everyone is okay with the new rules. Especially if my roommate and his instant hate are anything to go by. I’m not sure what I did to vex him, but I’ve made it my mission to win him over. As we start spending more time together, I see a different side to Niko, a side that isn’t monstrous at all. The hard part? Trying to make him see me as more than just a human.   AmazonKU

BIG BAD WOLF 2 by Various

All proceeds from this anthology are going to the Wolf Conservatory in New York – Cherry’s Happy Ending – F. Leonora Solomon – Cherry always loved fairy tales, even though her life has not always been one. But she always loved them even as an adult, especially the ones with dark endings. So she wrote her own fairy tales–dark and erotic–based on things that happened in her life. She wanted to follow her successful first volume of fairy tales with an even more successful second volume. Her editor and confidant, Flynn was with her for the publishing process…and more. But can Cherry find her happy ending with Flynn when she is more used to dark endings? It Came Too Easy – Skylar Quinn – Sarah and Freddie just watched their best friends get married. Everything in the Pack was calm, settled and ready for new life. That was, until Sarah turned up missing…(more story details on ebook seller’s page)

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TO DEFEND A BRIDE (ENTANGLED WITH THE ENDUAR) by  Daniela A Mera

Melisa needs a new life for herself and her family. And she finds just that in a troll named Ra’Sa. He’s tall, strong, serious, and unattached. And yet, he doesn’t fall for her attempts to seduce him. Frustrated, she gives up and crafts a new plan: make herself indispensable. So far, Ra’Sa is unimpressed with the weak, helpless creatures he escorts across the land. The one with long, silky black hair and a red gown is intriguing, but his crystal doesn’t sing, meaning she’s not his mate. Thus, it doesn’t matter that she’s clever. And beautiful. And strangely hard to stop watching. However… he is furious when she surprises everyone and offers to return to the giant capital, where she will use her position as a comfort woman to glean information for the trolls. So he demands to go with her—to watch over and defend her in a land of cruel men. Her secrets unravel, revealing her true nature. He finds it… breathtaking. Despite the forbidden nature of their relationship, feelings stir within his stony heart. Will they succeed their mission or let their desire burn them to ashes?     AmazonKU

HOUSE OF FRANK by Kay Synclaire

Powerless witch Saika is ready to enact her sister’s final request: to plant her remains at the famed Ash Gardens. When Saika arrives at the always-stormy sanctuary, she is welcomed by its owner, an enormous knit-cardiganed mythical beast named Frank, who offers her a role as one of the estate’s caretakers. Overcome with grief, Saika accepts, desperate to put off her final farewell to her sister. But the work requires a witch with intrinsic power, and Saika’s been disconnected from her magic since her sister’s death two years prior. Saika gets by at the sanctuary using a fragment of a fallen star to cast enchantments—while hiding the embarrassing truth about herself. As Saika works harder in avoidance of her pain, she learns more about Frank, the decaying house at Ash Gardens, and the lives of the motley staff, including bickering twin cherubs, a mute ghost, a cantankerous elf, and an irritating half witch, among others. Over time, she rediscovers what it means to love and be wholly loved and how to allow her joy and grief to coexist. Warm and inventive, House of Frank is a stirring portrait of the ache of loss and the healing embrace of love.

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THE SECOND RULER: PART ONE (THE STARS AND GREEN MAGICS BOOK SIX) by Novae Caelum

VS Note: LGBTQ+ Fantasy.

Dressa wanted to protect her wife from her monstrous past, but that past came back to haunt them both. Imorie wanted to save the man they love, and now they’re on their way into the heart of the enemy. Iata wanted everything, but it was never his to have. And Rhys wanted to matter, to mean something to their kingdom, but not in this way. Adeius, not in this way. Enemies are stepping from the shadows, and the kingdom is poised on the edge. Can the Truthspoken be the change to see them all through? The Second Ruler: Part One was originally published in serial form and collects episodes 197-212. NOTE: I was halfway through writing The Second Ruler when I realized it was going to be around 1000 pages or more. That’s a lot of story! So to get you the story sooner, I’m breaking this story arc into three books: The Second Ruler: Part One, The Second Ruler: Part Two, and The Second Ruler: Part Three. Each book is novel-length on its own, but is a part of the greater story arc.

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IF I STOPPED HAUNTING YOU by Colby Wilkens

It’s been months since horror author Penelope Skinner threw a book at Neil Storm. But he was so infuriating, with his sparkling green eyes and his bestselling horror novels that claimed to break Native stereotypes. And now she’s a publishing pariah and hasn’t been able to write a word since. So when her friend invites her on a too-good-to-be-true writers retreat in a supposedly haunted Scottish castle, she seizes the opportunity. Of course, some things really are too good to be true.
Neil wants nothing less than to be trapped in a castle with the frustratingly adorable woman who threw a book at him. She drew blood! Worse still, she unleashed a serious case of self-doubt! Neil is terrified to write another bestselling “book without a soul,” as Pen called it. All Neil wants is to find inspiration, while completely avoiding her. But as the retreat begins, Pen and Neil are stunned to find themselves trapped in a real-life ghost story. Even more horrifying, they’re stuck together and a truly shocking (extremely hot) almost-kiss has left them rethinking their feelings, and… maybe they shouldn’t have been enemies at all? But if they can’t stop the ghosts pursuing them, they may never have the chance to find out.

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LIGHTNING IN HER HANDS (WILD MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Raquel Vasquez-Gilliland

Teal Flores is desperate for two things—control over her gift of weather, and a date to her ex’s wedding. The first isn’t possible until she finds her long-lost mother, but the second has a very handsome last-ditch solution: Carter Velasquez. Carter needs Teal too. His chance at receiving an inheritance is dependent on him being married by age thirty (blame his traditional Cuban grandmother), so who better to pose as his wife than Teal? But fake marriage and cohabitation prove tricky when mutual attraction charges the atmosphere—quite literally for Teal, whose volatile emotions cause lightning strikes. Together, Teal and Carter embark on a quest to find her mother and the answers she’s searching for. But along the way, they’ll discover something even better: a love that can weather any storm.

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THE NIGHTWARD: BOOK ONE OF THE WATERS OF LETHE by R S A Garcia

For 500 years Gaiea’s Hand has stood as a ward against the Dark. The Age of Chaos is a faded memory. The Goddess has left Gailand and given her Blessing to the Queens to rule in her stead. Princess Viella of the court of Hamber is the Spirit of Gaiea, presumptive heir to the throne and budding wielder of magic. And yet she’s still a child—not yet ten years old—and a day spent evading her teachers and her dutiful bodyguard, Luka, is much more satisfying than learning about telepathy, illusions, and other spells, or obeying even her mother, the Queen. There is time enough…until there isn’t. For the night the Queen hosts the Ceremony to confirm Viella as the next Hand of Gaiea, everything changes for her—in the most horrific way imaginable: the assassination of Viella’s mother. Now Viella is Queen. Luka, despite resenting his position as royal babysitter, does not hesitate. He rushes his charge from the Court and vows to keep her safe. Yet he is unsure how to help a burgeoning Hand of Gaiea, let alone contend with his place as a man in a matriarchal world and the secret that is burning inside him. Together, they are on the run from darkness in a world where the lines between magic and technology are blurring and it’s up to a child and her protector to bring clarity and light back to the Queendom.

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GHOSTLY DILEMMA by E M Leya

Sometimes it’s the little cases. Not every minute of being a detective is spent solving huge murder cases. Sometimes it’s the little ones that take up Detective Young’s life, like the seventy-year-old cold case that suddenly fell into his lap or figuring out if a death was suicide or murder. Lance spends most of his time working cases that no one hears about. The unattended deaths of those not under a doctor’s care take up most of his time. Now that he can speak to ghosts, some of those cases are the most interesting. Work isn’t all that is keeping him busy—his brother’s girlfriend has shown up in need of his help, and he can’t refuse when she’d helped him so much in the past. Life is never boring for Lance and Angus, and though work pulls them both in different directions, they always seem to meet up somewhere in the middle of things. Sometimes it feels like if murder and death didn’t bring them together, they’d never get time together at all.     AmazonKU

ARISE THE QUEEN (THE GOLDENCHILD PROPHECY BOOK FOUR) by Tanya Anne Crosby

Betrayed by the one she most trusts, Gwendolyn must now find a way to defeat the Fae King, alone… To do that she must remember what she has forgotten. But time is running out, and the odds are rising against her and even The Fates appear to favor a cruel king, whose reign began with the end of all she holds dear. Arise the Queen is the exciting conclusion of the Goldenchild Prophecy.      AmazonKU     AB

A KINGDOM OF MONSTERS (WILDE FAE BOOK FOUR) by Kate King

Lonnie Skyborne’s life has been defined by secrets and lies, but now that her mother has been found alive she’s about to get some answers. Unfortunately in the royal court of Elsewhere, the truth won’t always set you free. The Everlasts remain imprisoned by an ancient curse, and Lonnie, Bael, Scion and Ambrose must figure out how to break it in order to finally get their happy ending. Let the final hunt begin.   AmazonKU

THE HALFLING by Callista Eckert

Darkness rises, and the halfling girl Aisling may be the key to the survival of the world itself. Raised as an assassin, death and torment molded her into the monster she has become. Secrets claw their way up from her past, mixing with the secrets and betrayals of her companions, as she is forced to journey into the elven lands. To find the peace she has been searching for, Aisling must first make sense of the powers running through her blood before her world is burned into the ground. Or she may be the one that burns it to ash.     AmazonKU

FUN IVY (AFTERLIFE ISSUES BOOK FIVE) by A W Hartoin 

When Mariah makes an unexpected college request, Jess and Libby take their supernatural sleuthing on the road. Jess is nervous about taking Mariah to a campus so far from home, but Libby loves New York and she’s happy to show Max and Henri their father’s alma mater. They’ll take a campus tour, have some burgers, and see the sites. Cornell isn’t known for ghosts. What could go wrong? But when they accidentally run into a law professor with a problem, the entire trip changes. Dr. Miniver wants them to find out the truth about another spring break in 1982 and the case will cause a cascade of problems. Soon a true crime podcaster decides they’re the enemy and the only way she goes is low. Leo gives Mariah a job she really doesn’t want. Max and Henri try to help and the university isn’t having it. Along the way, Jess and Libby will have to deal with a sleazy serial killer, a fractured family, and a man so enticing even they are tempted. Can the friends solve a brutal crime from the past before there’s one in the present?     AmazonKU

MESSAGE IN THE COINS by Dawn Merriman

VS Note: From SEPT 24.

There’s new trouble in River Bend. When Gabby receives a strange package in the mail, she has no idea what chain of events will be set into motion. The coins in the package hold a dark secret that only she can see. Someone is targeting Gabby, sucking her into a sinister plot. She will need all her psychic powers to survive. Lucas and Dustin are desperate to save her by solving a murder. There are few clues and it will take the whole family, but will they reach her in time?     AmazonKU

BLOODY MERI (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 26) by Sara Bourgeois

Halloween is creeping up on Coventry, and witch-turned-entrepreneur Kinsley Wilson finds herself in a cauldron of trouble. Her vampire ex-flame Azriel shows up looking like death warmed over (literally), and suddenly Kinsley’s carefully crafted normal life is unraveling faster than a mummy’s bandages. With her powerful aunt Lilith missing and a Bloody Mary mirror that’s more than just a party trick, Kinsley’s stirring up a witches’ brew of chaos. Throw in a jealous witch, a vampy wife, and more secrets than a haunted house, and you’ve got a recipe for a spooktacular disaster. Now, Kinsley must juggle family drama, keep her precocious daughter’s new powers under wraps, and figure out what’s really going on in Coventry. If she fails, it’s not just her ex who’ll be ghosted – the whole town might go up in a puff of black smoke.   AmazonKU

MYSTIC SWEETS (ISLE OF ENCHANTMENT MYSTERY BOOK THREE) by Stephanie Damore

Coconut Bay is gearing up for The Keys’s renowned Best Breakfast competition, and Aunt Phee is ready to prove her culinary prowess. The air is filled with the scent of fresh pastries and fierce rivalries, but the competition takes a deadly turn when one of the judges is found murdered in the midst of the sugar and spice. Detective Iona Vale and her partner, Kai Marinos, are called in to investigate, and the stakes have never been higher. As the list of suspects grows, they discover that every contestant has something to hide, and the sweet facade of the competition masks a bitter truth. From a pastry chef with a secret past to a rival baker desperate for a win, each suspect is kneaded into the mystery with their motives and grudges. As Iona and Kai unfold the layers of the case, they find themselves drawn deeper into a world of deception, ambition, and deadly secrets. But the pressure isn’t just on the contestants. Iona and Kai’s partnership is tested as they face the possibility that Aunt Phee might be the next target. With time running out and the final round approaching, they must work together to uncover the truth before the killer serves up another deadly dish.   AmazonKU

CURSED COMPANIONS (CHRONICLES OF A CURSED MIDLIFE BOOK ONE) by Kelly Garcia and Barb Hopkins

After Professor Izzy Doyle’s career is derailed by a treacherous colleague, she strikes out to start over, and ends up on her estranged best friend’s door step, where she realizes, life has a way of brewing up surprises. Mae Lawson dreams of joining an exclusive magical society, but disaster plagues her every attempt at spellcasting. Still, the society will forgive her inadequacies and grant her membership if she can convince Izzy, to join too. The challenge? She and Izzy are ex-best friends, and Izzy doesn’t believe in magic. Just as Mae and Izzy start to reconnect, Izzy places an ancient ring on her finger. As if midlife wasn’t complicated enough, the ring sticks tight and slowly takes possession of Izzy’s finger and then her hand. The women must heal their fractured past and work together, navigate the paranormal, and confront an ancient mummy—before the cursed ring claims Izzy’s life.      AmazonKU

HER WEREWOLF LOVER: MICHAEL AND SAMANTHA (THE MACCONWOOD PACK TALES BOOK 15) by C D Gorri

What’s a girl to do when she meets a Werewolf claiming to be her mate? Samantha is newly divorced and moves across the country to the house she won in the settlement. Only, she doesn’t know her sleazy ex has made it almost uninhabitable. Good thing the property’s caretaker has a nephew who is more than able to fill Samantha’s architectural needs. And maybe some other ones, too. Holy cow! The man is gorgeous. But the sexy carpenter has a secret. Will Michael’s glowing eyes and constant growling give him away? He tries to resist the attraction he feels towards the sexy human female, but fate has other ideas. When things get hairy, er, furry, Samantha has a choice to make. Will she claim her Werewolf lover?

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FASTLANDER PHOENIX (FASTLANDERS BOOK FIVE) by T S Joyce

Wreck Itall is haunted by his past, and by his destiny in the mountains he has decided to call home. His mentor has been waiting to see which side he will choose—good, or evil—but Wreck himself doesn’t know that answer quite yet. He is the newest member of the Fastlander Crew, but they are very different from him. It is safest for everyone if he remains an outsider. If the Crew knew how dangerous he really is, they wouldn’t have ever let him pledge. No one can stop him. No one can tame the monster inside of him. No one can break down his carefully-constructed walls…until he meets Timber. The quirky beauty has a dark destiny of her own, and awakens something inside of him that can never be released onto the world. Wreck knows it is safer to stay away from her because she is human, and has no idea what destruction is coming for Wreck and his Crew. It’s not fair to put a human in the middle of the war that has been building for so long, but he can’t seem to leave her alone. All he knows is that she brings out a side of him that could be the end of the world, and will absolutely be the end of Wreck. She dredges up the monster. Timber Harris has a decision to make that she wouldn’t wish on anyone. She’s in search of a sign. After a chance meeting with an unlikely hero, she is…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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BOUND TO ENEMY (WOLF BILLIONAIRE BOOK THREE) by Gertty Rudraw

Alessandra – Daxton is my enemy, and technically, my husband. We’ve both thought about killing each other—more than once. But let’s face it, we’ve also shaken the walls in the bedroom just as often. This isn’t just a battle between our clans; it’s a personal war, and I’m not backing down—not in the council room, and definitely not in bed. Kids? Us? Yeah, right. That’s the biggest joke I’ve ever heard. But it doesn’t change the fact that the sparks between us are real. We’re like gasoline and fire, and I know how this ends for me. When danger comes knocking, whatever this twisted thing is between us? It’ll burn out fast. Daxton – Ale is my enemy—and my wife. I know what you’re thinking. You hate this marriage. You’re not some fragile little flower—you’re the queen in waiting, untouchable. And you despise being forced into this mess. But darling, if you want me dead, you’ll have to try harder. The more you push back, the more I want to own every part of you, to see how you taste when you’re not just fighting me. I didn’t think I’d be this wrapped up in you. But your lips? Addictive. I stick around, not just to have you, but to make sure you’re still here when the real threat comes. Why do you think I’m still tangled up with you?     AmazonKU

DARK BONDS (SHADOW LOCKE SHIFTERS BOOK TWO) by Elle Lincoln 

Good girls hide the darkest secrets. I thought I knew who I was, but Shadow Locke University has shattered every certainty I once held. Now, as I delve deeper into the shadow realm, I’m realizing that everything I believed about my past, my powers, and even my own identity was a carefully crafted lie. The shadows whisper ancient secrets, and with each passing day, I feel my abilities growing stronger, more unpredictable. I can create shields of darkness, manipulate shadows in ways I never thought possible. But with this power comes a terrifying truth: I’m connected to something far more ancient and dangerous than I ever imagined. I find myself caught between loyalty to my friends and the pull of my heritage. The men in my life – Leo, Matteo, Dorian, and Bishop – each offer a piece of the puzzle, but can I trust any of them with the full truth of what I’m becoming? Amidst all this chaos, a beast from legend stalks the edges of our world, its intentions as mysterious as its origins. And as I uncover more about the forgotten lore of the shadow shifters, I’m faced with a choice that could alter the course of both the human and shadow realms forever. Good girls don’t cry, but I’m starting to wonder: what happens when the good girl realizes she might be the baddest of them all?     AmazonKU

RUIN: THE INFERNIS DUOLOGY BOOK ONE by Gillian Eliza West

King Renwick rules the rival kingdom of Infernis, the land of the dead. When Oralia flees the palace of Aethera after her power is let loose with deadly results, he recognizes her potential as a weapon and aids her escape. Oralia finds herself the prisoner of the man she has been taught to fear most, and Renwick is surprised to find there is more to this princess than her untamed powers. Despite the gulf of secrets and magic between them, Renwick can’t deny the pull he feels towards her, and Oralia struggles to resist the one person who cannot only survive her touch, but craves it. As Oralia uncovers the truth of her parentage and masters her magic, she will discover that the power to raze or save either Aethera or Infernis lies in her hands. War between the two kingdoms looms and she must decide who she can trust and which she wants more: power or love.     AmazonKU

TRICK MY TREAT (NIGHT REALM: HALLOWEEN MARKED BOOK ONE) by Chandelle LaVaun and Megan Montero

VS Note: Per author, spoilers for three earlier books in this book.

I never realized just how trapped I felt under the water until my sister married the wolf pack alpha last year. Suddenly, a life on land was actually possible. I love the ocean and my family, and I’m super protective of them…I just feel like I’m living life for the first time. There’s so much more to the world than my father’s palace beneath the coral and I intend to see it all. But I refuse to do this Reese’s way. I don’t need the marriage loophole to control my shifting. I’m a siren and proud of it. So I’ll make my adventures include shifting. How? Well, I’m starting my own travel agency just for sirens. I’m going to be the one to let the sirens loose. That will be my legacy as Princess under the sea. Because we have every right to venture around the world like the other supernaturals do, and there are five oceans just waiting for us to explore. The only thing standing in my way? Monroe Whittaker. The mage with an attitude problem. I don’t care that he’s been running the only travel agency on Megelle Island for ten years. I don’t care that he feels threatened by my company. And I definitely don’t care about that cocky, arrogant little smirk he gives me when he thinks he’s won the battle. There’s plenty of room on this Island for the both of us and he’s about to find out what tricks I have up my scales. The war has just begun. This fish may be out of water, but I have no intention to fail.     AmazonKU

MEMENTO MORI (POPPY’S POTIONS)  (HAVEN HOLLOW BOOK 39) by H P Mallory and J R Rain

Don’t let the quaint town of Haven Hollow fool you—life in this Hollow has been anything but slow. With all the supernatural activity constantly happening here, life is a roller coaster and then some. And yet lately… well, lately things seem to be okay. Everything seems to be running smoothly. Until it’s not. All of a sudden, ordinary humans seem to be remembering things they shouldn’t—things having to do with the supernatural creatures that live among them—in secret. Secrets that are now on the verge of not being so secret. The only explanation I have is the potion I recently brewed—one I’ve never created before. The potion, called Memento Mori, is supposed to bring back a person’s happiest memories in vivid detail. Sounds great, right? Well, it would be great except for the fact that random townspeople are recalling situations they have no business remembering—situations we’ve been very careful to suppress from their memories. And now Haven Hollow is at risk. As if dealing with this supernatural memory crisis wasn’t enough, my newfound romance with Andre has hit a snag…Just when we were finally enjoying some precious alone time, I discovered something in his bedroom that could shatter the happiness we’ve found together. Amid untangling the mystery behind the return of people’s dangerous memories and confronting the secret Andre may be hiding, everything around me seems to be falling apart. And I’m not sure how I can make it right again.     AmazonKU

FOREVER TOUCHED (A TOUCH OF VAMPIRE BOOK FIVE) by Becky Moynihan

A debt to a vampire is forever . . .As a witch living among bloodthirsty vampires, I’m always in danger. But I can’t leave, not until my father’s debt is repaid—a debt that is now mine. By day, I serve my strict mistress and her two spoiled daughters. By night, I’m a dancer at an exclusive vampire-owned nightclub. And that’s not all. Desperate to work off my indenture, I agree to a secret job that could get me killed. If that isn’t enough, Prince Everett D’angelo unexpectedly invades my world. The crown vampire prince is cruel and a notorious witch hunter. If he learns the truth about my shady job, I’m as good as dead.   AmazonKU

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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!

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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ALIGNED BOOK ONE by Odette C Bell

VS Note: All 4 books in the series were released at the same time so here’s the information for the first book.

When Mary, an ordinary cadet, finds out she’s a hidden princess of an ancient royal family, her normal life flips. Boring classes at the Academy are replaced with diplomatic meetings, intrigue, and far too much pressure. But that isn’t the worst part. When someone tries to assassinate her, she’s handed a security detail. And who’s the head? Only her worst nemesis – a man as arrogant as he is efficient. Lewis Bishop might not like Mary, but he’ll get the job done no matter what. Even if it yanks him on the journey of his life and sends him spiraling through the violent Milky Way and right into Mary’s arms. Aligned follows a hidden princess and her arrogant bodyguard struggling to stop an alien plot.

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GUARDED BY AN ALIEN HUNTER by Michele Mills

My identity as a juror in a high-profile criminal trial has been leaked all over the press and I need protection. Now a scary, blue-skinned alien from another planet has been hired as my private security? A bit over the top, but he’s supposedly the best of the best at what he does. Well, okay…but why does this handsome guy have to move into the apartment with me? And does he really need to bring that many weapons? It’s getting hot in here and I have to fan myself because with all those muscles on display I’m feeling light-headed. Now I’m starting to think I need to guard my heart because, I don’t want him to leave.   AmazonKU

PETS IN SPACE 9 by Various

Blast off with Pets in Space 9, a thrilling anthology that blends heart-pounding sci-fi with swoon-worthy romance! Dive into 10 never-before-published tales from award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling authors R.J. Blain, Honey Phillips, Carol Van Natta, Kenzie Kelly, S.J. Pajonas, Demelza Carlton, Leslie Chase, Greta van der Rol, E.G. Manetti, and Evelyn Lederman. Each novella features extraordinary pets — from a telepathic feline on a distant planet to a brave dog in a futuristic city — standing by their heroes through love, danger, and epic quests. Immerse yourself in worlds where love knows no bounds and pets steal the spotlight. With stories full of action, mystery, and romance, this anthology has something for everyone. You’ll cheer for the intrepid heroes and heroines who fight to save their friends and find their happily-ever-afters. Plus, every purchase supports Hero Dogs, a charity that provides trained service dogs to veterans and first responders.

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THE STARS INSIDE US (BROKEN STARS BOOK THREE) by Kristy Gardner 

VS Note: FF SFR.

The ashes have settled since Calay’s harrowing escape back to Earth, but the threat from the Others–and humanity itself–hasn’t. After surviving devastating losses and impossible choices, Calay drags herself to the doorstep of the one place she never wanted to return: The Resistance.
Forced to trust hidden motives and questionable loyalties, Calay intimately knows the only way they survive, is together. But as she dives deeper into alien territory, her new reality is even more alarming than she could have anticipated. A perma-winter has settled over the planet. A strange new league of mutations has emerged amongst the Others. And despite her best efforts, past decisions come back to haunt Calay–taunt her. It doesn’t take long for her plans to go horribly wrong. Her terror is compounded when she realizes she’s not only trapped with the enemy–a group that would gladly kill her if they knew her secrets–but that she’s actually started to care for them; especially Briar, the tea-loving, open-hearted woman who makes Calay feel like home. In these final dying days, stars collide and the darkness within ignites. The world’s future is in Calay’s hands and she must decide what’s more important: saving herself, or saving what makes us human.

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SARGASSA (EX ROMANA) by Sophie Burnham

VS Note: An LGBTQ scifi release of note. Does include a romance.

Selah Kleios is twenty-two years old and suddenly one of the most important women in the empires. The role of Imperial Historian is her birthright, something she’s been preparing for since birth—but she was supposed to have more time to learn the role from her father, the previous Historian. In the wake of her father’s sudden and shocking assassination, Selah finds herself custodian of more than just the Imperial Archives, the towering central library that safeguards all collective knowledge of the Roman Imperium and its client empires. There’s also the question of the two puzzling classified items her father left in her care—an ancient atlas filled with landscapes that don’t exist, and a carved piece of stone that seems to do nothing at all. Soon, though, it becomes clear that the Iveroa Stone is more than just a slab of rock. With the reappearance of an old lost love who’s been blackmailed into stealing it for an unknown entity, Selah finds…(more burb on ebook seller’s page)

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BEACON (KINDLED BOOK EIGHT) by Claire Kent

It might have taken ten years for Mack to fall apart, but now he has disappeared. He’s been the heart of our community since Impact, keeping all of us alive in a hostile, unstable world. Now he’s been hurt after fighting one too many battles. He’s retreated into a massive, dangerous forest to live on his own, and he won’t come out. Mack and I had an on-and-off relationship for years, but it’s always been no strings attached. After a toxic marriage, I can’t commit to another man until I’m confident I can stand on my own. But some things are more important than the emotional baggage I’ve always carried. Mack is more important. And it’s time to bring him home. Beacon is a post-apocalyptic romance set in the near future after a global catastrophe, and it includes violence and (secondary) character death. It’s the eighth and final book in the Kindled series.     AmazonKU

WINGS OF DESIRE by Leona Wilde

VS note: Cliffhanger. Re-release “updated” and with an epilogue.

Welcome to Azgul, where everything is out to eat you. Echo is a lab assistant part of the USS Peony, tasked with the mission of terraforming Azgul, a planet without suns. A mysterious mothman named Xakiras becomes Echo’s greatest salvation when the crew’s camp is attacked during their one night of revelry. She never expected that touching his delicate wings would communicate so much more than she bargained for. Xakiras is a fierce protector, but he never expected to rescue this tasty little bug. She’s loud, head strong and everything he’s ever wanted. When she touches his wings, signaling that she wants more than just protection, he realizes he will do anything to keep her safe from the dangers of his world. Their worlds become entangled in a dance between duty and desire. Xakiras’ gentle touch and protective nature ignite passion in Echo she’s never felt before, but she knows the military won’t stand for the violence against her people. Will the shadows that linger ruin their chance at a happily ever after?     Amazon

PROJECT ADAPT: COMPILE by Jade Waltz

I’ve been patient enough. It’s time for me to get my children and bring them back home where they belong…The Harvest festival is here and the Aldawi citizens want to welcome their new leaders the best way they know how…By having a week long celebration. I wasn’t sure if I wanted another mate so soon, but it seems that Fate has other plans for me…I hope the Stars are right.     AmazonKU

COSMIC SOUL: MM SFR (COSMIC ROMANCE BOOK TWO) by Mars Quinn

Caleb – After years of wandering the stars, I’ve finally met someone who can see me—the handsome and serious Prince Zoltilvoxfyn. I know I should pass on, but I feel something, like physically feel something, when I’m with him. That hasn’t happened since I was alive, and I can’t help but wonder, why now? Zoltilvoxfyn – I’m trying to help the human soul, who shouldn’t even be here, leave the mortal plane, but he is resolved to remain. The longer Caleb lingers, the more danger he is in, yet the more I want him to stay by my side. It’s like he belongs here, but that isn’t possible.     AmazonKU

MY ALIEN JEWEL (SUPERNOVA CASANOVAS BOOK THREE) by Anna Svoboda

In a universe of despair, trust is the hardest thing to find. Z’Ree – I’ve spent my life as a prized possession, valued only for the high my singing crystals can induce. I’ve lost my freedom, my identity, and even my voice. Now that I’ve escaped, I’ll do anything to avoid being caught again—even if it means hiding deep in the underbelly of a strange spaceship, where thirst, hunger, and fear are my constant companions. When a kind human discovers me, I’m faced with a choice. Keep running, or take a chance on freedom? Nikolai – Kidnapped from Earth and rescued from slavery, I’m still struggling to find my place in this vast galaxy. As the Supernova’s makeshift medic, I’m desperate to prove my worth among a crew of former elite soldiers. But when I discover a stowaway—a poor female frightened beyond reason, with eyes that sparkle like amethysts and skin that shimmers like starlight—I realize some things are more important than fitting in. Can I convince her to trust me before my crew discovers her presence? And what will I do if they do?    AmazonKU

GOLDEN CAGES (HUMAN PETS OF TALIN – ORIGINS BOOK THREE) by RK Munin

Iris – Iris doesn’t think her life could get much better. She and Mia are doted on by Palathum, their Talin owner. They’re surrounded by kindness and comfort while traveling to exotic places and having experiences Iris never imagined possible. When they come across a human male at a slave auction, Palathum promises to purchase the angry man. The price isn’t what anyone expects. Damascus, the Talin who bought the human first, wants passage to a remote Talin outpost on Palathum’s ship. Palathum agrees but Iris has reservations. She can sense a darkness in Damascus that both worries and intrigues her. She has the length of their journey to decide if she wants to let the darkness swallow him or try to help him see the light. Damascus – Disillusioned with both the Talin Empire and his role in the war with the Orlok, Damascus has only one mission left in life. Once that’s done, he’s not sure what he’ll do…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

RAGASH THE RAGING (HORGERIANS BOOK THREE) by Nova Edwins

Just a moment ago I was on Earth with one foot in the grave—and all of a sudden I’m on a planet called Horgerion. I should probably be happy about it. Even though I didn’t expect nor plan to be abducted by aliens and freed by the Horgerians, at least I’m no longer dying. Ragash, the village’s healer, saved my life. Maybe a quick death would’ve been better, though, because I can already imagine what Ragash expects in return for his help … A slightly dark alien romance with a happy ending.

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MATES FOR HALLOWEEN by Lola Blix

Geneva – My friends think I’m exaggerating when I tell them the two brawniest guys I’ve ever met rescued me from an alligator in a dark Florida swamp. If anything, I’ve underplayed how amazing it felt to get swept up in their arms. To prove they’re real, I’ve invited them to our annual Halloween bash. Only problem is, the guys live way off the grid and only communicate by fax. Have you ever sat by a fax machine waiting for a response? I don’t recommend it. But somehow, I’m willing to go that extra mile to see H and V again. It’s not just their rippling muscles or glittering eyes. They seem like genuinely good people, and the fact that I’m having wild fantasies about bedding them both doesn’t hurt either. H’Ven – I know we’re supposed to avoid contact with humans, but Genie is hard to resist. Since rescuing her from that pesky lizard, my mate V’Nity and I can’t stop thinking about her [SNIP]…Mates For Halloween is a light-hearted MMF alien romance, where the swords cross and love conquers all.     AmazonKU

ALIENS FOR HALLOWEEN: MMF CRASH LANDING ROMANCE by Kaylee Pike

Delilah – I didn’t believe in aliens. In fact, I thought the two hulking guys I thought were in costumes, until they kidnapped me. Until they showed me a world that should not exist. As my faith came crumbling down around me, I should have been devastated. Instead, I felt my heart fill with joy and found myself struggling with strange new feelings. It should have been easy to resist my captors, but their bulging muscles and bulging… other places… made me feel hot all over. So why did they kidnap me, then deny me? Zarath – My honor requires me to hunt down every last ounce of drugs the Aikkoan smugglers brought to Earth. My obsession meant…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

RESURRECTION (DEVIL DOGS OF THE APOCALYPSE BOOK THREE) by Nicole Visconti

VS Note: Post apocalyptic why choose romance.

They huddle around him, a silent vigil as they hope and pray for him to wake up. Will he survive? Will he die? Will he transition and join the undead horde’s ranks? There’s no way to know. And nothing else they can do. It’s been a day and a half, over twenty four hours since he was cut down by the zombie horde. Little by little their hope fades, replaced with despair. The house fills with it, suffocates them with it. But, eventually, regardless of what happens, they know they need to continue on their journey. But the dead don’t mourn the living. They wait. They hunt. They feed. They devour. They take everything. Ruthlessly. Mercilessly. Continuously. Until a higher power chooses to change fate. To change destiny. To change circumstance beyond possibility. Beyond fathomability. Beyond what should be, to what could be. A resurrection awaits.      AmazonKU

ALIEN BEAST’S CAPTIVE (MATING MEN ON MESTHEVEN BOOK TWO) by Elena Starr

The murderous alien monster wants one thing in exchange for saving my family: me. My servitude for their lives. Rethnekellen, or “The Beast,” is impossible to predict. One minute he’s barking orders and almost killing a guy for nothing, and the next he’s gently treating my wounds and taking a knife for me. I’m starting to think his nickname and reputation are both and lie, and then quickly becoming more than a servant—I’m the companion Rethnekellen doesn’t want to need. And as he begins opening up to me, I realize this man has wounds far deeper than the stab wound he got when he went to steal medicine to restore my ruined tattoo. And suddenly, all I want to do is heal them and make him feel okay the way no one has done in centuries.     AmazonKU

INSTANT LOVE WITH ALIEN’S BOSS (COSMIC INSTANT DESIRE SERIES BOOK TWO) by N R Star

My alien boss is everything I shouldn’t want—but I can’t resist.
Our office romance is forbidden, but there’s no holding back anymore. I ran away to start fresh. I needed a new life, far from my past. It wasn’t easy starting from scratch, but I was determined to make it work. And then I met him. Isaiah. My sexy alien boss with a smile that drives me wild. Every look, every touch pulls me deeper into his world. I crave him in ways I never imagined. And when he whispers my name, I know he feels it too. But his ex is back, and now I’m not sure where I stand. Am I good enough? Or will I lose everything I love? Can I trust his feelings, or are we doomed from the start?     AmazonKU

RESCUED (IMPRISONED BOOK 12) by Victoria Vallo

If you commit a crime on Vaharis 6, there’s more than one way to work off your sentence…Maxon worries about Sareth every time he leaves to pursue a new bounty, and his worst fear becomes reality when Sareth goes missing on Vaharis 6. While anything could have happened, Maxon believes Sareth has become the latest victim of the worst, and most corrupt, prison in the galaxy. He’s loved and wanted Sareth since before he was old enough to fully understand those feelings, and he’ll stop at nothing to get him back. The price to free him may prove high, but the true challenge will be to finally convince Sareth that the two of them are meant for each other.    AmazonKU

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TIMTUR: THE TEACHER’S ALIEN HEALER (BADARI WARRIORS): IN THE STARS ROMANCE

NOTE: Would be Book 2.5 if Amazon let me list a book with a decimal number at the time!

Far from her home in the human Sectors after the mass kidnapping, teacher Lily Garrison is making a niche for herself in the valley by running a school for the Badari young. Although she yearns for Timtur, the pack’s healer, another Badari male has his eye on her and won’t take no for an answer.

Timtur feels the weight and responsibility of being the pack’s only healer, constantly on call as the soldiers fight ferocious battles against the alien scientists and their troops. With scarcely a moment to himself, he’s drawn to the gentle Lily but worries he won’t be able to juggle his duties, his loyalty to the pack and a relationship with a human woman.

When Lily’s stalker takes direct action to kidnap her and steal her from the safety of the valley, she’s forced to reach deep inside to find the strength to battle for her life. Timtur realizes too late how foolish he’s been to resist the bond with his fated mate and leads the rescue effort.

Before this situation can be resolved both will have to put their lives on the line and decide what really matters in a dangerous world ruled by the enemy. Although this is the fifth book released in the Badari Warriors scifi romance series, the story of Timtur and Lily is a standalone and actually comes immediately after book two’s events.

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MATED FOR CHRISTMAS (WHITE WOLF BOOK FOUR) by Terry Spear

A romantic holiday vacation is just what these two wolves need to take their romance to the next level. Arctic wolf shifters Sheri Whitmore and her boyfriend, Slade White, celebrate a festive Christmas at a cabin retreat in the forests of Minnesota. But when they run into unexpected trouble, Sheri and Slade will have to work together to put the danger to rest so they can enjoy their romantic holiday.

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THE NAME OF THE HELPER: A RUMPELSTILTSKIN RETELLING by Viki Luxe

An impossible task, three nights, and a monster……there’s more to the story than straw into gold. Arista needs magic. Imprisoned in the king’s dungeon, she’ll be executed by morning—unless she can spin everyday wheat into precious metal. An impossible task! That her father, in order to hide his own thievery, swore she could perform. Arista can change wheat… into flour. But to survive past sunrise, her only hope is the help of a mysterious imp. An imp who requires payment for his efforts, or for her to conjure his name. Each night, the king’s demands increase, as do those of her otherworldly helper. But when the nameless imp demands the unthinkable—her firstborn child—will Arista die at the sun’s first light? Or will she finally discover the Name of her Helper?   AmazonKU

RED CAPTIVE (THE DRAGON TRIBUTES BOOK SIX) by Charlene Hartnady

I am stolen away in the middle of the night by a bunch of thugs. It’s clear to me that they are shifters. Their tattoos have the telltale red which makes my blood run cold. Reds! One thing is for sure, I’m in a world of trouble. I end up on Mistveil Island, where they discover that they kidnapped the wrong person. I’m so relieved. Surely, they’ll let me go back to Draig, or better yet, they’ll let me go home to the Mainland. It doesn’t happen. They’re not letting me go. It turns out that women are scarce on this island. They’re keeping me. There’s talk of what they have planned, and it terrifies me.     AmazonKU

THE DOCTOR’S WOLF: PART ONE (SUPERNATURAL LOVERS BOOK ONE) by Alexa Piper

Gordon is a nerdy forensic pathologist who enjoys talking to the corpses in the morgue. Oh, and he’s a vampire. The corpses—and his lab assistants—have been enough for Gordon for a very long time, but every now and then, Gordon wonders what he might find if he ventured outside his comfort zone. Adler considers himself a pretty normal homicide detective, except of course he turns into a wolf once a month. He can trust his instincts, and they tell him that nerdy, vampiric, and smart is what he needs, both in wolf and human form. The only question is, how to win the heart of a doctor who mostly talks to corpses? Can those two make it work in a world that has gotten used to vampires and werewolves, but maybe not so much to one of each dating? They will have to figure that out while working together to solve a string of copycat murders and keep their city safe.     Amazon     Kobo

BEYOND THE VEIL by Various

Immerse yourself in the world of creatures that defy the imagination. Venture into a world where the boundaries of reality are pushed to their limits, and mythical beings ignite the flames of passion. The authors of Beyond the Veil invite you to explore the realms of desire with nymphs, elves, fae, fairies, dragons, dwarves, giants, gnomes, satyrs, goblins, orcs, trolls, and unicorn shifters. From enchanted forests to ancient kingdoms, these stories will transport you to a place where love is as powerful as any magic. Prepare to be entranced by a collection that transcends the ordinary and leaves you yearning for a love that defies reality.

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REAVERBANE (MELDERBLOOD CHRONICLES BOOK FOUR) by E A Winter

A slave ship wasn’t exactly how Princess Aviama had hoped to reach Keket. A dusty market on a fringe island wasn’t the royal welcome she’d hoped for, either. But when a betrayal leaves Aviama high and dry with a man bearing a dangerous secret, she must find a way to secure her freedom and pacify the growing supporters rallying around her, threatening to transform into a deadly mob. Two political powerhouse kingdoms, an abandoned girl, and a royal riddle keep Aviama a breath from disaster as she navigates the tense pirate-infested waters of Keket—in a last ditch effort to save her people before she and her family go up in flames once and for all.     AmazonKU

DATING THE DEALING DEMON (MATCHMAKER MONSTER ROMANCE BOOK FOUR) by Luna Joya

The Demon Prince – I’m the premier matchmaker for all monsters. Royal, rich, and single-handedly saving the realms from ruin, I could have my pick of women. But only my fated mate will win me the throne of hell. So why won’t she be a good little human and fall for me already? No matter. I’ll win her heart. I always win in the end. The Unsuspecting Human – In my family of reality TV stars, I’m the one who doesn’t fit in. The nerd. The jinx. The least likely to succeed. When a demon alphahole locks me in his castle and declares I’m fated to be his future queen, I say liar, liar, wings on fire. Let the anti-love games begin.   AmazonKU

SOAR (WINGS ‘N’ WANDS BOOK THREE) by A J Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake

VS Note: MM PNR.

Salem’s guide to making a dragon break up with him: Step 1: Don’t sleep with him. (No, seriously, don’t.) And definitely don’t let him into your apartment, he won’t leave. Step 2: Deny being mates and don’t fall in love with him. …Step one and two failed. Gregori is too stubborn and irresistable. Salem is currently taking suggestions that don’t involve giving in to his feelings. (Please note, do not try making the dragon jealous. Jealousy sex is too much fun and cannot be resisted. This will backfire.)     AmazonKU

LITTLE SPARK OF FLAME (CREATURE CAFE SERIES BOOK 14) by Clio Evans

Fitz has been searching for his little flame for ages. He wants someone who will enjoy the same cottagecore lifestyle he does. Gardening, taking walks through the forest, kneeling for their pleasure Dom…When Sage receives a voicemail to come to Creature Cafe to meet their fate, they meet Fitz. He’s everything they’ve ever dreamed of. Charming, swoony, the perfect gentleman moth. But sometimes, even when everything is perfect, insecurities arise. Can Sage overcome the pain of the past and seize their own monster-loving happy ending?     AmazonKU

MONSTER’S MADNESS (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK 15) by Pepper McGraw

Mikaela was a fire witch born with a power almost impossible to control. She was also a shifter without a leopard. She’d learned to control the first and to live without the second. Then she was kidnapped by a serial killer, tortured in the Shadow Realm for thirteen endless minutes, and returned to her friends and family immeasurably changed. Now she’s a fire witch whose flames are crackling with ice and a power she no longer controls. She’s a shifter with a leopard born in shadows who wants nothing to do with her. And she’s a student at Blackthorn Academy, where she must learn how to control her magic, how to connect with her crazy leopard, and how, dear goddess, to deal with the crazy dragon who claims he’s her mate. It will take Mikaela, her dragon mate, and all their friends to fight off the darkness that stalks them from the shadows, the Shadow Killer who once wreaked havoc across the realms.

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GHOSTS OF HALLOWEEN by Layla Fae

Harlow can’t live with herself after the traumatic events of a fateful Halloween night two years ago. Half-broken then, she’s shattered now. The only way forward is to go back to the abandoned house where it all happened and pay the ultimate price for her sins. But the house isn’t empty. Three vengeful spirits lie in wait, vowing to destroy the woman who sent them to hell. Given just one night of freedom, they will bleed every second dry, taking all their rage, suffering, and hatred out on her. The three inflict agony twisted with pleasure until all secrets spill out of their coffins in the hallowed hours of the darkest night. Blood splatters the walls of the haunted house until cries of depraved pleasure wipe away sins and horrors past. But what will happen when dawn rises, locking the gates of hell once and for all? The rules are clear. Pain for pain. Blood for blood. Death for death. This book was previously published as The Ghosts of Halloween trilogy including the three following titles: Jacked, Carved, and Gutted. This new edition includes original art and bonus content.     AmazonKU

EBB AND FLOW by Karenna Colcroft

VS Note: MM PNR.

The heart of the wolf yearns for his mate. Only weeks after the massacre of half his pack, Quinn Boucher is finding his footing as a guard of the U.S. Anax, the ruler of all werewolves in the country. But something is missing: His mate Malachi. Despite whatever fate drew them together, Malachi won’t accept Quinn—and that hurts like hell. Decades after losing his human lovers, lone wolf Malachi Powers still grieves. The last thing he needs is a mate, especially one over a century younger. But when Quinn returns to Nova Scotia to assist the Canadian Anax, they reconnect and Malachi can no longer deny their bond. Together, Quinn and Malachi build their relationship. But there are those who want the Anax dead—and Quinn and Malachi are caught in the crossfire. Will they be torn apart before their life together can begin?      Amazon

MAINE , MOOSE AND A KILLER ON THE LOOSE (LILY & CASSIE BY THE SEA MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Nellie H Steele

When their vacation in Bar Harbor, Maine, turns deadly, amateur sleuths Lily and Cassie find themselves entangled in a web of secrets dating back to the days of pirates. With their spirited ghost companion, Ri, and the clues hidden in a series of stolen artifacts, the duo must piece together the puzzle before time runs out. As danger lurks in every corner of this quaint coastal town, they’ll need all their wits—and maybe a little paranormal help—to crack the case and avoid becoming the next victims.     AmazonKU

SHADOW LEGEND (SHELVING MAGIC BOOK EIGHT) by Nellie H Steele

Despite rescuing her mother, Paige Turner’s world is turned upside down when she discovers her mother in a magically induced coma, teetering between life and death. The only hope for survival lies in a legendary elixir hidden within a realm filled with unimaginable dangers. But when a botched spell leaves Paige trapped in a feline form, the stakes become even higher. With her loyal dragon companion, Dewey, and her vampire husband, Devon, by her side, Paige embarks on a perilous journey across treacherous realms. Every step forward uncovers dark secrets and brings her closer to a powerful enemy determined to see her fail. As Paige battles her own transformations and faces sinister forces, she must unlock the hidden magic within her to save her mother and her world.     AmazonKU

NIGHTMARE IN HALLOWEEN HOLLOW (BRAMBLEBERRY BAY MURDER CLUB BOOK SIX) by Addison Moore

Living in Brambleberry Bay can be a real killer. It’s criminally cozy. Halloween in Brambleberry Bay is usually a time for pumpkin carving, costume contests, and candy corn binges. But this year, the jack-o-lanterns aren’t the only things lighting up the night—there’s a killer on the loose. And with the bodies piling up, Hattie and Killion are left wondering if it’s the work of a serial killer. Willoughby Hall has opened its wicked arms to the residents of Brambleberry Bay as it plays host to the Halloween Hollow Festival on its sprawling thirty-three acre estate. But a real body turns up…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

DEMON’S OBSSESSION: MM PNR  (OBSSESSIONS SERIES BOOK ONE) by Lisa Oliver and JP Sayle

Dakata lives in the human realm where he manages a record company, not giving Fate a second thought–until he sees Silas and hears him sing. From that moment Dakata ‘s orderly life is thrown into chaos and his demon side won’t listen to reason. And then their next meeting changes everything. Silas loves his simple life. He has his tree in the forest, and his weekly venture into the city to sing. Only now, he’s connected to a demon which brings risks no one could have foretold. Although Silas and Dakata share a blissful bond, it brings its own challenges. There’s a kidnapping, a rampaging demon, and the saucy tree that connects them all. Not to mention interference from family and friends. What else could possibly go wrong?     Amazon     NOTE: Didn’t see this on Apple Books or Kobo the day I checked but other books by the authors are

WRINKLES, WIT AND WISDOM (MYSTICAL MIDLIFE IN MAINE BOOK 15) by Brenda Trim

When Stella’s mom vanishes from her retirement community, it’s clear she didn’t just wander away. It’s up to us to dust off our detective skills and unravel the mystery. Little did we know, we’d stumble upon a siren’s wicked scheme to use Stella’s mom as leverage against none other than yours truly. Now, I’ve got retirement homes, tricky spells, and a siren’s revenge on my already full plate—all while trying not to stumble over my baby bump! Can I uncover the truth before my due date? Grab your wine and join us for an enchanting adventure that will leave you laughing and crying! What can I say? Hormones are a bitch.     AmazonKU

A HEART SO COLD AND WICKED: A KRAMPUS LEGEND RETELLING (WICKED DARLINGS) by Rebecca F Kenney

Kidnapped by a serial killer, Feather has lived in a remote cabin for years, surviving by cleverness and caution. One night, she unwittingly summons a Fae demon known as Krampus, who enacts vengeance on her kidnapper and leaves Feather free… but with nowhere to go and no memory of the family from which she was stolen. Krampus, a vicious horned Fae with a wicked tongue, doesn’t want anything to do with a helpless human girl, though he eventually agrees to let her stay in his huge, decaying mansion as his maid. But Krampus isn’t the only monster in the house, which complicates Feather’s efforts to clean each room in the strangely sentient dwelling. For his part, Krampus becomes increasingly obsessed with the brown-eyed girl he rescued, a fascination that makes him more vulnerable to the Fae-hunters who’ve been hired to kill him. When the danger becomes too great to ignore, Feather must decide what freedom truly means… and what she’s willing to sacrifice to gain it.     AmazonKU

FAINT HEARTED by Julie Hall and Leia Stone

As the Fall princess, the responsibility has fallen on me to stop the poison destroying my realm. I must go to Ethereum to fetch the heart of one of its dark lords, or my people will perish. Everything unravels the moment I step foot in Ethereum. Thrown into my target’s dungeon and in fear for my life, I can see no way to save myself, let alone my kingdom. The scarred Ethereum lord who holds me is brutal, unforgiving, and only keeping me alive as long as I’m useful to him. Yet I have a secret, harbored my entire life, and if I can use it to my advantage, there is a chance I and my people might come through unscathed.

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HOW TO SUMMON A MEMORY by Morgan Lysand

Ethan – Who is the beautiful demonic stranger in my dreams? That’s what I want to know. But between teaching at Hex University and preparing for my unfortunate nuptials to a fellow witch, I don’t have time to explore why the demon seems so familiar. I just know the demon is important, but why? Warwick – I’ve been searching for my best friend, Ethan, for six years. One minute he stood in front of me, finally ready to make his crossroads deal to free him of his arranged marriage, the next he’s gone and he took my heart with him. I’ll do anything to find him, if only to tell him off for leaving me right when we could finally be together. Color me surprised when one night Ethan walks through the door of the bar I’m moping in. But he’s not the same sweet, goofy boy I fell in love with. No, this is a man who has forgotten me and his true self. Will my crossroads magic be enough to bring back his memories? It better, I won’t be forgotten.     AmazonKU

MISTRESS OF HOURS (LOSIAN RUIN BOOK ONE) by Mary Warren

Evienne is living her dream as the highest-ranking blood mage in Ichorna when the queens assign her to monitor two unexpected visitors from their elusive northern neighbor of shifters, Beitar. She can’t help her curiosity when one of the visitors–a striking academic with piercing green eyes–seems determined to seduce her. What starts as a dalliance pulls Evienne into a web of centuries-old secrets that could turn her world, and her understanding of her power, upside down. Orion, a professor from Beitar, arrives in Ichorna to attend their turn-of-the-millenium celebration with a singular goal in mind– he must find answers about his people’s dwindling magic. He needs an Ichornian ally, though, and the alluring blood mage Evienne may be the key to his success. All his plans are upended, though, when an ancient magic awakes in his soul. Despite their different allegiances, Evienne and Orion decide to work together to uncover the truth of Beitar’s failing magic. As the horrible threads of the past unravel in the present, Evienne must choose between loyalty and her own integrity. The lives of a whole nation hang in the balance.     AmazonKU

DELIVERANCE: BOOK ONE IN THE DELIVERANCE DUET by Erin O’Kane

Iris has lived a sheltered life in the village of Brine since birth, a settlement on the outskirts of the human lands. Fae stalk the forest that backs onto her land. To step into the forest means death. Everyone knows this and keeps away, living a mostly peaceful life. That is, until one day when the fae come for Iris. They need her to break the curse confining them to the darkness. Beautiful, seductive and their magic oh so powerful, Iris does not stand a chance. However, her knight in shining armour shows up in the form of another fae from a different court. He is of the Seelie and only wants to help her, keeping her from their enemies, the evil Unseelie. After an attack she is unable to return home and must put her trust in her saviour.     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT MASQUERADE: MYSTERIES OF MERI (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 25) by Sara Bourgeois

Kinsley Wilson thinks she’s in for a night of glamour and intrigue at Thornhall Manor’s lavish masquerade ball. Instead, she gets murder, magic, and mayhem – with a side of snarky cat commentary. When the enigmatic Octavia Frost turns up dead, Kinsley and her feline familiar, Meri, find themselves whiskers-deep in another spooky murder mystery. With a mansion full of suspects, a prism that packs a magical punch, and a twisted tree that refuses to spill its secrets, Kinsley has her hands full. As if unmasking a killer isn’t enough, our witchy heroine has to contend with ghostly apparitions, magical forgeries, and a cat who demands bacon at the most inopportune moments. This spellbinding tale serves up thrills, chills, and more than a few laughs as Kinsley races against time to solve the case before the clock strikes midnight – and the killer strikes again.     AmazonKU

HER EMBARRASSED BEAR MATE (CRESCENT LAKE BEARS BOOK FIVE) by Arizona Tape

As if a failed one-night-stand wasn’t embarrassing enough for Alix, things quickly get worse when she meets Veronica again the next day. This time, they’re being introduced by their parents who have started dating each other. Awkward…As they navigate their frustrations and feelings surrounding their family, they discover they have a lot in common. Maybe too much. But the more they try to stay away from each other, the more they find themselves drawn together. Is it fate? There’s only one way to find out but it means telling everyone the truth.

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DENYING THE DAEMON (MONSTER MAGIC DATING SERVICE BOOK SIX) by L A Boruff and Daphne Moore

Halo has mastered the art of secret-keeping, especially from her closest pals. Not a soul knows about her glory days in ancient Egypt, and as the Trickster King’s right-hand woman, she’s been too busy babysitting shifters to spill the beans. When Luce, a daemon she’s pre-judged as a bad influence, waltzes into her life, all bets are off. With the ominous shadow of the Formless ones creeping closer, Halo and Luce are forced to pool their not-so-compatible talents. As they grudgingly work together, Halo can’t help but find Luce dangerously attractive, much to her chagrin. With the lines between friend and foe getting fuzzier by the minute, Halo must confront her secret-laden past and decide if opening up is worth potentially saving their world or just a recipe for a disaster.   AmazonKU

WITH THE POTION IN THE COURTYARD (GODMOTHER TRAINING ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Liz Davis, L A Boruff and Lacey Carter

VS: No actual blurb was given. From the blurb for book one: “You have qualified for the Fairy Godmother Training Program. Please settle your affairs and press your thumb to the bottom right corner of this letter to be transported to our Training Academy.”     AmazonKU

BREEDING CLINIC (HEATVERSE) by Alexis B Osborne

VS Note: MMMF

Kat wants a baby and has wanted one for years. As an older omega with no pack to call her own anymore, she turns to a fertility clinic for help on the path to motherhood. The constant appointments, the blood tests, and the pills will all be worth it when she can finally hold her little bundle of joy. The one she had to give up trying for all those years ago. The problem? Her hot scent matched alpha donor wants to be more than anonymous and he’s already got a pack. Kat’s not sure that she can risk rejection again. Liam and his two mates have always wanted a big family but they lack a breeding partner, and never found their scent match. The opportunity the fertility clinic offers is one they can’t pass up. But when Liam immediately puts his foot in his mouth, he sends their pregnant omega running. For the first time in forever, he aches to chase her. He can’t possibly let her go. And his pack doesn’t want to either. All three of them will make her see how perfect their pack is for her. Can they mend the scars on Kat’s heart and neck and settle into domestic bliss before she runs away for good?     AmazonKU

NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS: A ROYALS AND ROMANCE NOVEL by Sara Raasch

VS Note: MM Fantasy Romance.

Nicholas “Coal” Claus used to love Christmas. Until his father, the reigning Santa, turned the holiday into a PR façade. Coal will do anything to escape the spectacle, including getting tangled in a drunken, supremely hot make-out session with a beautiful man behind a seedy bar one night. But the heir to Christmas is soon commanded to do his duty: he will marry his best friend, Iris, the Easter Princess and his brother’s not-so-secret crush. A situation that has disaster written all over it. Things go from bad to worse when a rival arrives to challenge Coal for the princess’s hand…and Coal comes face-to-face with his mysterious behind-the-bar hottie: Hex, the Prince of Halloween. It’s a fake competition between two holiday princes who can’t keep their hands off each other over a marriage of convenience that no one wants. And it all leads to one of the sweetest, sexiest, messiest, most delightfully unforgettable love stories of the year.

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A CURSE SO WICKED (CURSED BLOODLINE BOOK ONE) by River Ash

New Orleans. Hailey Knox needs a miracle. Born to a long line of powerful witches, the fire-haired bartender has tried everything to break a curse that stifles her magic. So when a mysterious, sexy bloodsucker claims he can crack the spell, she throws caution to the wind for the sake of her deathly ill granny. John is frantically pursuing a deeply personal agenda. So the vampire seizes the opportunity to further his desperate aims by offering the despairing green-eyed goddess a deal too sweet to be true. But despite his hunger for the lovely redhead, he refuses to be distracted as he vows to pursue his goal to the treacherous end. Knowing all things come at a price, Hailey fights her yearnings for the dark-haired man as her suspicions mount. And while John can practically taste the soft throat of the bold beauty, he fears they will both burn as he prepares to do the unthinkable. Dare they yield to their forbidden passion, or will they succumb to darkness?     AmazonKU

GOTTEN BY THE GATOR: A FATED DATES NOVELLA by Lizzie Strong

Aurora’s ex-husband got everything in the divorce—the dog, the house, the car, everything—and she’s left to pick up the pieces. Crawling back home to her mother with her tail between her legs, she expecting a big, fat “I told you so” waiting for her in the small, woodsy farmland of Oklahoma. What she gets is a bottle of wine, a hug, and a drunken adventure into the woods with the mom she left behind to follow her heart. Now, she’s got to figure out what’s in store for her…but also, where did her shoes go? Retracing her steps the morning after is a journey, but it gets weirder when she finds her phone still intact in the middle of the woods. Even more suspiciously, there’s a new app installed, something called KisMet—a dating app? Seriously? To her chagrin, it starts a cheesy game of hide-n-seek to ‘help her find all she’s looking for’, which leads her to a cabin deep in the woods with a massive gator man standing on the front porch. Yuri is the grumpiest gator there ever was, but he has a heart of gold…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

SONG FOR HIS SIREN: A FATED MATES NOVELLA by Mary Jane Darling

In the heart of a Renaissance Fair, where history and fantasy exist as one, Calli’s enchanting voice captivates every listener. Little does she know, her life is about to be transformed forever. Khuldruk, a formidable orc from a distant realm, arrives with a single mission: to find his one true mate and save the dying magic of his clan. His journey leads him to the fair, where amidst the merry revelry, he hears a song that calls to him on a profound, mystical level. The moment his eyes meet Calli’s, he is certain—she is the one he has been destined to find. But Calli’s life is turned upside down when she learns of her true heritage. Growing up she was never truly at home anywhere. But she discovers her grandmother was a siren and she herself possesses untapped magic. Not only that, but she has a mate not from this realm. It’s a little much for anyone to handle. Guided by the whims of a cheeky Scottish witch with a penchant for meddling, Calli will finally find her home in Khuldruk while he finds his mate and a way to save his clan’s ancient magic.     AmazonKU

SWORDCROSSSED by Freya Marske

Mattinesh Jay, dutiful heir to his struggling family business, needs to hire an experienced swordsman to serve as best man for his arranged marriage. Sword-challenge at the ceremony could destroy all hope of restoring his family’s wealth, something that Matti has been trying—and failing—to do for the past ten years. What he can afford, unfortunately, is part-time con artist and full-time charming menace Luca Piere. Luca, for his part, is trying to reinvent himself in a new city. All he wants to do is make some easy money and try to forget the crime he committed in his hometown. He didn’t plan on being blackmailed into giving sword lessons to a chronically responsible—and inconveniently handsome—wool merchant like Matti. However, neither Matti’s business troubles nor Luca himself are quite what they seem. As the days count down to Matti’s wedding, the two of them become entangled in the intrigue and sabotage that have brought Matti’s house to the brink of ruin. And when Luca’s secrets threaten to drive a blade through their growing alliance, both Matti and Luca will have to answer the question: how many lies are you prepared to strip away, when the truth could mean losing everything you want?

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BOUND TO THE ORC GUARDIAN (BRIDES OF THE MOON BLADE CLAN BOOK FOUR) by Krista Luna

Ooops! That grumpy orc I just met? Forget hello. I stripped him naked! It’s an accident, I swear. When I wind up in a fantasy world, I see this gorgeous older guy who’s green, and wonder, “What does he look like everywhere?” I don’t realize my new magical healing powers will make it happen! No regrets. Sturrm’s got muscles for days and one seriously impressive pierced package. The med student in me can’t wait to study his monstrous differences up close. The growly grump isn’t exactly thrilled about his wardrobe malfunction. But no matter how much he scowls, other parts of him clearly like me a lot. It turns out the big warrior’s on a quest to find magical crystals that will protect humans like me from soul-sucking fae. Our enemies will do anything to stop us. Even with dragons on our side, none of this will be easy. I’m falling fast, especially when Sturrm sings for me, his resonant baritone showing all the emotion he normally hides. But he’s haunted by a loss in his past. My new healing powers work great on physical injuries, but how do I heal the wound in his heart?     AmazonKU

TAKEN BY THE GEMINI: MFM ZODIAC MONSTER ROMANCE by L A Monteiro

VS Note: A One Hour Read.

She’s ready for a wild night with a hot guy. But is she ready for two of them? Sofie: Every two hundred years, the monsters of the zodiac become flesh for one night to claim a virgin tribute. And sometimes they come with surprises…I grew up knowing my v-card belongs to a zodiac monster. But now it’s collection day, and in a last gasp of rebellion I go to a frat party looking for trouble. And boy, do I find it. Taken by Gemini is a MFM spicy instalove monster college romance featuring a curvy girl, a bad boy and his sexy professor brother.     AmazonKU

ODD SPIRITS by S T Gibson

It takes a lot of commitment to make a marriage between a modern ceremonial magician and a tarot witch work, but when a malevolent entity takes up residence in Rhys and Moira’s home, their love will be pushed to the limits. Brewing up a solution is easier said than done when your magical styles are polar opposites; throw a psychic ex and a secret society in the mix, and things are bound to get messy.

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THE BLOOD SEDUCTION: THE ROSE VAMPIRE COVEN BOOK TWO by B A Stretke

Victor Raum is the second in command of the Rose Coven of Vampires. He’s an elite warrior and a deadly creature. The Rose Coven lives on the dark side of society, skirting the rules and playing for keeps. They protect their own, by any means necessary. When Victor catches the scent of his beloved, he stops at nothing to track him down and bring him into the safety of the Rose Coven. Jaden Pearson is at the end of his rope. He’s being used, threatened, and blackmailed and he sees no escape in sight. Just as the danger starts to close in, a handsome and powerful vampire swoops in and picks up the pieces of his life. He feels the seduction of this elite vampire and gives in, body and soul. He wants Victor’s love and protection. Danger still lurks and Jaden’s past still haunts his present. Luckily, Victor doesn’t take no for an answer and always gets his man.     Amazon     AB

FATED TO THE GARGOYLE by Lisa Carlisle

My long-lost grandmother left me a letter with major revelations: I have a twin sister – We come from a family of witches – Gargoyles are real and to trust them – Still, reading a note is different than seeing a gray creature with a massive wingspan flying down at me. Instinct kicks in and I run. When it comes to fight or flight, I choose flight every time. I might as well have wings like these supernatural beings. I ran from a dark sorcerer trying to exploit me, and I ran from demons who want to claim our family’s grimoire. Now that they were defeated, I thought it was safe to return and introduce myself to my sister. But this gargoyle–who’s not just any gargoyle, but a commander leading a team of them in Montreal–wants us to come with him. The demons might be back, and my sister and me could be targeted–again. Should I trust this gargoyle? Or stick with what’s kept me alive so far–run?     AmazonKU

BONDED BEYOND TRICKERY by Ember Davis

TILLY – Growing up as the Alpha’s daughter, the importance of the pack has always been front and center. While I never questioned if my parents loved me, I also knew the importance of the pack and the expectations on the shoulders of my parents. I grew up watching my brother training to make the same sacrifices for the Golden Summit pack, sacrifices I was told were in my future if my mate ended up being an Alpha. The problem with all those sacrifices for the pack, the ones put on my shoulders without my consent, was that I had my own dreams. I dreaded turning 18 and the promise of finding my mate because I didn’t want those dreams stolen from me. That’s why I hatched my plan and hid my scent, just in case. It was a good thing too since I found my mate not long after my birthday; and he’s an Alpha who has no idea who he is to me. I’ve stayed away from him while going to school and finding myself beyond the pack. Now that I’ve graduated, I know I can’t keep putting off my fate. I just hope he can forgive my trickery. WHITAKER – The years I’ve been searching for my mate have been long. For some reason, I thought for sure I was going to find her…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

MIXING DRINKS FOR TIPSY WEASELS (OBSCURE ACADEMY BOOK 14) by Laura Greenwood

The last place Erica thought she’d run into a childhood rival is planning for Obscure Academy’s end of year ball. Mixing Drinks For Tipsy Weasels is a light-hearted shifter academy m/f romance set at Obscure Academy. It features a least weasel and a weasel shifter reconnecting after years.

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IZZY: MM DRAGON SHIFTER PNR (DRAGON SKULL MC DADDIES BOOK THREE) by April Kelley

Izzy is a dragon shifter with commitment issues. Breaking it off with the one guy he can’t seem to get out of his head was the right thing to do. Until he finds out Ulises has moved on to someone else. Ulises is an unlucky-in-love warlock. With self-esteem issues and a medical problem to add to his woes, it’s no wonder his luck is always bad. When he lets his friends talk him into creating a dating profile, he doesn’t expect to talk to several guys. It just figures his new lover and ex-lover are fated mates. Todd has a Fated mate. Who would have thought he’d get so lucky? Not him. The only problem is he’s half in love with Ulises, too. Does he really have to choose? Love is the least of Izzy’s worries when he discovers Ulises is in grave danger. Saving lives is what Izzy does, but can he save Ulises and Todd in time to come to terms with his commitment issues?     AmazonKU

A WARLOCK FOR HALLOWEEN by Lisa Freed

AMBROSE – Spotting my soulmate at a human fall festival is surely the universe’s cruelest prank on a warlock of my caliber. After over four hundred lonely years, I’d finally accepted never finding love, and now I find my perfect mate is a powerless human. Even worse, she thinks I’m a lowly magician and my magic is all just sleight of hand. I whisk her away to the monster side of town, where I’ll prove to her that my magic is just as real as my love for her. NATALIE – Hunting for Halloween bargains at the Fall Fest, I’m charmed when a tall and insanely hot silver-eyed magician starts showing me his tricks. I don’t believe in magic, but I do love Halloween and a man in costume. Naturally, I can’t resist when he wants to take me out. I just never expected him to open up my eyes and heart to a world unlike any I’ve imagined.     AmazonKU

VAMPIRES FOR HALLOWEEN by Hardison Parker

Anna Marie has always loved Halloween, it is her one chance to let her hair down and go wild. The costumes are smoking hot and the potential hookups are as well. When she gets a surprise invite to the most coveted party of the year, her excitement is barely contained. Being a bit down on her luck after a recent breakup, Anna Marie hopes to meet a strong, handsome man to fill the void in her heart but she never expected to meet two of them. Who will she choose? Jacques – the handsome blonde-haired Prince of the Vampires of New Orleans has spent the last 100 years avoiding his Vampiric duty to sire an heir. However, without one, he cannot inherit the throne. Only one catch, the conception must occur on Halloween. or Alain- the gorgeous dark-haired Lothario and Jacques’ lover has never bedded a human woman though he dreams about it nightly. Together they attend New Orleans’ most coveted All Hallow’s Eve party in search of someone who can fill both their desires in exchange for a lifetime of pleasure.   AmazonKU

TENTACLES FOR HALLOWEEN by S R Griffith

Rosabel – Halloween. My favorite time of the year and the largest corn maze is on my to-do list. Once I enter the maze, the shadows start moving. As I run through the stalks, tentacles grab me and I keep running into the same demon working the corn maze. In the lowlight of dusk, it seems like the shadows meander off his chiseled and hunky body. Maybe it’s his costume, maybe it’s the planes of his abs. I can’t get him out of my head. He seems to invade my dreams and with them comes the shadows that crawl up my body ensuring more and more pleasure. Every day, I find myself back at the maze being chased by the tentacles and the shadowy monster of my dreams. I want more; I need more. *Can I keep the monster and all his devious tentacles?* Trilnil – Working at the haunted corn maze is a great way to feed. I didn’t plan to meet my fated mate. The blast of her light blinds me at first until I see her gorgeous body. My shadows follow and touch her. At night, I invade her dreams to find out more of her and figure out how I will woo the human before the fall season is over. Will she accept the monster I am?   AmazonKU

ARCANUM: TALES FROM THE TAROT by Ashlyn Drewey

VS Note: MM PNR.

From the moment his new neighbor moves in, K9 officer Chris Brandt senses there’s something not quite right about the guy. His instincts are confirmed when he discovers the mysterious Greyson Darkholme is the prime suspect in a murder investigation—a murder that wiped out his entire family. Despite his best efforts to keep his distance, Chris is captivated by Greyson’s eccentric charm, awakening desires he never knew he had. As they grow closer, it becomes evident that Greyson is hiding something. Determined to uncover the truth, Chris faces a shocking dilemma when Greyson’s secrets come to light. To protect the man of his dreams, the dedicated officer must confront the ultimate question: how far will he go for love?     AmazonKU

THE BOOK OF WITCHING by C J Cooke

Clem gets a call that is every mother’s worst nightmare. Her nineteen-year-old daughter Erin is unconscious in the hospital after a hiking trip with her friends on the remote Orkney Islands that met a horrifying end, leaving her boyfriend dead and her best friend missing. When Erin wakes, she doesn’t recognize her mother. And she doesn’t answer to her name, but insists she is someone named Nyx. Clem travels the site of her daughter’s accident, determined to find out what happened to her. The answer may lie in a dark secret in the history of the Orkneys: a woman wrongly accused of witchcraft and murder four centuries ago. Clem begins to wonder if Erin’s strange behavior is a symptom of a broken mind, or the effects of an ancient curse?

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A FATE OF ONYX AND IVORY (THE PBSIDIAN BLADE SERIES BOOK ONE) by O’Junea Brown

When twenty-four-year-old Amira must provide for her family, she finds herself making a bargain with a clever witch that could possibly alter her life forever. In her pursuit to return home, she crosses paths with a savior – a powerful faerie – that transports her to an alternate realm she never knew existed. In a quest intwined with dark magic and immortality, Amira begins to question everything she has ever known. She’ll need to remain the fighter she’s always been while piecing together the truths that are hidden in the shadows of Solaris if she wants to survive. With each day that passes she finds herself more attached to her new surroundings. Including the white-winged Fae that unexpectedly entered her life. Will she become a permanent part of his lavish world or return to a life of poverty in the mortal realm to reunite
with her family? Amira’s decision won’t be easy; deciphering between lust and fate.     AmazonKU

BENEATH THE MONSTER (SEASONAL SEDUCTIONS BOOK ONE) by Serenity Steel

VS Note: Also listed in Erotica. A novella. The second novella in the series is also out.

When Cynthia hears about a competition to become Santa’s newest elf, she sees her chance to finally belong. To win, she just has to inspire more Christmas cheer than any other contestant. Cynthia devises a risky plan: befriend the monster who despises Christmas with every fiber of his fur. But when she comes face to face with Grim, doing whatever it takes to win gets complicated. The songs say Santa knows if you’ve been bad or good…Now, Cynthia can only hope Santa will overlook just how naughty she’ll have to be to inspire a monster and help him rediscover the joy of Christmas.     AmazonKU

BASILISK (MYSTIC GUARDIANS BOOK ONE) by Rinda Elliott

VS Note: MM PNR.

As a basilisk, Bain Ophion has lived over two hundred years. For the last ten, he’s worked for his best friend, a sorcerer who runs Protective Solutions. Bain loves his work as a bodyguard and especially loves proving his skills when clients take one look at him and doubt. Yeah, he may dress flashy and have androgynous looks, but he also comes with preternatural strength. Humans don’t know that, though. Because, like all his fellow bodyguards, he uses a glamour to hide what doesn’t blend. Most humans aren’t ready to know about the supernatural world around them, but he’s about to learn that there are a few who are special. Clive Manning has no idea which of his new clients is threatening his life, but when they send someone to break into his home, he knows he can’t handle this alone. He lives a perfectly ordered life and works from home for a reason. Lifelong fear. He calls Protective Solutions and hires a bodyguard, and when that man shows up, Clive is shocked. He expected something like a man in black and instead, he got a rockstar. But Clive is highly attracted to this colorful bodyguard and soon Bain proves he’s very good at his job…among other things.     AmazonKU

HOW TO SUMMON A FAIRY GODMOTHER (FAIRIES AND FAMILIARS BOOK ONE) by Laura J Mayo

Lady Theodosia Balfour has certainly gotten the short end of the stick—her stepsister, the newly crowned Princess Beatrice, is telling everyone in polite society that Theo, her sister, and their mother are evil, wicked, and horrid people who treated her like a slave. Though Theo knows this isn’t exactly true, it seems her life is thoroughly ruined by the rumor. With the Balfour family estate on the verge of bankruptcy, Theo’s only path forward is a forced betrothal to the Duke of Snowbell, a foul-tempered geezer who wishes only to use her as a brood mare for spare heirs.  Desperate for help, Theo clings to the only thing that might save her: the rumor of a fairy godmother, one that supposedly helped her stepsister secure a prince. After discovering a way to summon a fairy in Beatrice’s old room, Theo thinks her prayers have been answered. But the fairy she meets isn’t at all what she imagined…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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THE LAST DRAGON OF THE EAST by Katrina Kwan

At the spry young age of twenty-five, Sai has led a quiet life, keeping the family teahouse up and running—even if that means ignoring the past-due notices—and taking care of his ailing mother. But he has a not-so-secret gift that he’s parlayed into a side career: he was born with the ability to see the red threads of fate between soulmates, which lends itself nicely to matchmaking. Sai has thus far been content not to follow his own thread, the only one he’s ever seen that’s gray and fraying. But Sai’s ordinary existence is about to be turned upside-down by a pair of shining dragon scales. When his mother’s doctor sells them to him, claiming them as a miracle cure, Sai is pretty sure he’s being scammed. When the medicine actually works—and the terrifying, ruthless emperor catches wind—Sai is thrust into the search for a dragon long thought extinct that will lead him into the throes of a brewing war and deep into foreign lands, facing down challenges both magical and mortal on an unexpected adventure. And for the very first time, as his own thread of fate begins to move, he may be able to solve the mystery of his Fated One at the other end of the line.

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REIGN OF ROSE (SACRED STONES BOOK THREE) by Kate Golden

Kane Ravenwood, King of Onyx Kingdom, would go to the ends of the continent for Arwen Valondale, but what if she’s beyond even that? Broken in ways he never imagined he could be, Kane must survive to fulfill the prophecy and kill his father, Fae King Lazarus. After what he’s endured, Kane is willing to save all of Evendell by whatever means necessary—even if that spells his own death. Little does Kane know, he’s not the only one desperate for revenge. Arwen is no longer afraid to fight—no sacrifice is too great, no enemy too daunting. Now, nothing will stop her from destroying Lazarus. She’s all too aware that if she fails, both realms will be doomed forever. With the help of new allies and old friends, Kane and Arwen will see this battle through to the end.

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THE STONE WITCH OF FLORENCE: A NOVEL by Anna Rasche

1348. As the Black Plague ravages Italy, Ginevra di Gasparo is summoned to Florence after nearly a decade of lonely exile. Ginevra has a gift—harnessing the hidden powers of gemstones, she can heal the sick. But when word spread of her unusual abilities, she was condemned as a witch and banished. Now the same men who expelled Ginevra are begging for her return. Ginevra obliges, assuming the city’s leaders are finally ready to accept her unorthodox cures amid a pandemic. But upon arrival, she is tasked with a much different mission: she must use her collection of jewels to track down a ruthless thief who is ransacking Florence’s churches for priceless relics—the city’s only hope for protection. If she succeeds, she’ll be a recognized physician and never accused of witchcraft again. But as her investigation progresses, Ginevra discovers she’s merely a pawn in a much larger scheme than the one she’s been hired to solve. And the dangerous men behind this conspiracy won’t think twice about killing a stone witch to get what they want.

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THE WITCHES OF EL PASO: A NOVEL by Luis Jaramillo

If you call to the witches, they will come. 1943, El Paso, Texas: teenager Nena spends her days caring for the small children of her older sisters, while longing for a life of freedom and adventure. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she’ll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one night, Nena follows her across the borders of space and time. In colonial Mexico, Nena grows into her power, finding love and learning that magic always comes with a price. In the present day, Nena’s grandniece, Marta, balances a struggling legal aid practice with motherhood and the care of the now ninety-three-year-old Nena. When Marta agrees to help search for a daughter Nena left in the past, the two forge a fierce connection. Marta’s own supernatural powers emerge, awakening her to new possibilities that threaten the life she has constructed.

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HERE BE DRAGONS (POSSESSIVE MONSTERS BOOK SEVEN) by Maggie Mayhem

This new job at the Darlington Museum is everything I ever wanted. The pay is awesome, and I get to spark a passion for history in young minds. I just need to pass my probation period. No problem, right? Wrong! The second week in, I spill hot coffee all over my super sexy billionaire dragon shifter boss, ruining his pants. Then, while trying to help him clean up, I accidentally grab something rather, uh—formidable—and totally inappropriate. Talk about a horrible first impression! Plot twist: instead of firing me, Desmon asks me out to lunch. Did I mention he’s a hot-as-sin billionaire dragon who’s also the most powerful being in the city? It soon becomes obvious that I am his mate. But this discovery comes at the worst possible time—Desmon is close to winning a centuries-long competition, and his rival will do anything to stop him. Cue the craziest week of my life as we race to find an elusive magical artifact. Because losing is not an option…not when it will cost Desmon everything he’s ever loved.     AmazonKU

MATED TO THE DEMON by Nina Siren

Beneath the Earth’s surface waits a deadly world…One I will rule over. 
When I am dragged into the depths of the infernal realm…I think my fate is sealed. But this demon lord has other plans. Dram wants me to submit to him. But his obsession becomes my power. At first, I try to resist. But it doesn’t take long for the Infernalverse to change me. Or what I want…Maybe I shouldn’t, but I crave Dram. And I don’t know how much longer I can resist the demon. One word is all it takes…And he’ll make me his. Now, to claim my crown, I must embrace the darkness within.  They might call him evil…But I will call him mine.   AmazonKU

FREED (A CHOICE OF LIGHT AND DARK BOOK FOUR) by Lacey Lehotzky

VS Note: SPOILERS for previous books in blurb.

When Izidora awakens to find six months have passed, her sole focus turns to revenge against Kazimir. Driven by a burning desire for retribution, she plunges into the depths of her magic, discovering that where light once existed, darkness now reigns. This new, intoxicating power draws her in as she and Ruslan immerse themselves in her training. With Ruslan’s encouragement to embrace her darkness, Izidora sheds the remnants of her identity as a victim who was chained in a cave and steps into being the insidious bloom ready to dig her sharp thorns into the Night Fae. While she slept, Ruslan united the Crystal, Day, and Iron Realms under a single banner and amassed an army to confront the Night Realm. Yet to secure their victory, he must forge a dangerous alliance with someone he despises even more than Kazimir. With Izidora by his side on the battlefield, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her. Because no one touches his mate and lives. Especially Kazimir. As the clash between these formidable forces looms, only one side can emerge victorious. Who will remain after the last battle is fought?   AmazonKU

A KISS TO HEAL: REVERSE HAREM ACADEMY OMEGAVERSE (BREED OR BLEED BOOK ONE) by Roxy Collins

For those of us born with the gift, we work as healers at the most elite military academy in the country. I’m one of the best, until a treatment session with an important senior officer goes wrong, and I do the unthinkable – I take his power for myself. Judged and sentenced to die on the war front, I assume my life is over. But instead, I’m smuggled into the most dangerous dorm on campus. The only way to survive is to become one of them: the notorious traitors’ sons who are hated and feared by everyone else in the school. I’ve never been an omega who traded on her looks, but that doesn’t mean I know how to dress like a man, act like a soldier, or how to survive living with five strange alphas. Travis Wake, the surly fighter; Lawrence Michaelson III, a playboy lord and legacy; the Locke twins, as different as night and day; and Cutter – the military secret haunting the attic. My only hope is to hide with them long enough to escape and assume a new life in the city. Or at least that’s the plan until I uncover the truth behind the devastating, fifty-year war. While I fall deeper and deeper for my misfit pack, our enemies are circling, and my window of escape is closing. Now I need to decide if I leave the men who’ve given me refuge – and their hearts – or if stay at their side and fight for their freedom.     AmazonKU

STORM OF INK AND BLOOD (THE NIGHTFIRE QUARTET BOOK THREE) by Nisha J Tuli

Shattered by Rabin’s betrayal, Zarya vows to leave all thoughts of him behind. In the dangerous city of Ishaan, she joins an ancient struggle for freedom. Ishaan is a city of violent contrasts. Nobles and scholars live in golden luxury. But thousands of vanshaj workers are born into magical slavery—in punishment for a crime forgotten centuries ago. Zarya is outraged, and certain that the fate of the vanshaj is linked to her own forbidden magic. She joins a band of rebels battling for their freedom, and with Yasen at her side she throws herself into the fight. On a deadly raid, Zarya uncovers the key to freeing the vanshaj for ever. But to use it, she must harness a power that could tear her apart. Only one person can give Zarya the strength to reach her destiny. The one who ignited her magic. Who brings her more pleasure and more pain than any other. The last person she wants to see right now. Rabin.     AmazonKU     AB

TRY ME (NOVUS PACK SERIES BOOK SIX) by M Jayne

Protector. Lover. King. For centuries, I have worked to make Novus strong. In the Lycan world, wealth buys independence, and strength demands respect. Our good fortune has attracted unwanted attention. A Lycan Council Member and Scientists are coming to Wolfsbane. They have questions, and refusing to cooperate could be viewed as an act of war. Novus has been my life, but Theo is my heart and soul. Warrior. Chosen. Queen. I didn’t ask to be here, but I’ve survived every challenge. If I’m deemed a threat, the Council could imprison or execute me. I will die before I go with them. Unfortunately, so will my mate, my friends, and my pack. Cum Nobis aut Contra Nobis (Wish Us or Against Us) – It may become our reality.

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SOULBOUND (DRUADAN LEGACY BOOK TWO) by Amelia Cole

During the attack at Meridian, a shocking truth was revealed: my sister leads a rebel group hellbent on stealing the last druadan egg. By sheer chance, I managed to save one, but as it begins to hatch, the three Master Riders—Heath, Logan, and Carter, with whom I’ve developed undeniable feelings—and I must surrender the egg to Circuit officials.
To keep the egg’s survival a secret, Circuit shuts down Meridian, forcing us to relocate to Blackhawk Station. There, ancient secrets await, holding the key to understanding the rebels’ desire for the druadan foal, my connection to it, and the bond I share with the three master riders and their stallions. However, tensions escalate as Logan finally faces trial for his rogue stallion, and civil unrest engulfs Venovia, with strikes and violent protests pushing the country toward war. I must tread carefully. The long-buried truths I unearth at Blackhawk could prove the world’s salvation—or the catalyst for utter ruin.     AmazonKU

THE SATYR’S WOOD (DANGEROUS MONSTERS BOOK FOUR) by S J Sanders

In a world changed after the Ravening, safety is rare. For Tiffany, when rumors of monsters stealing women make their way into town, she is forced to realize that whatever little freedom she enjoyed would soon be over as plans are made to lock down the town and keep the women “safely” confined. Choosing the dangers of the open world over those within the town, Tiffany flees and finds sanctuary with a satyr who offers to hide her away. With him, he guarantees that she will be free, and no one will find her if she doesn’t wish to be found. Yet, when what is meant to be a temporary reprieve hidden deep in the woods suddenly becomes something more, Tiffany must decide if this is the fate she has been searching for. Barbasa survived the labyrinth, but he did not escape the taint. It clings to him, flooding him with madness to escape his pain. Seeking peace, he has isolated himself within an abandoned human dwelling in the midst of the woods. But a satyr is not meant to be alone. When the sweetest scent he has ever tasted draws him…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

ALPHA HEIR’S SECRET BABY (THE RUNAWAY MATE BOOK TWO) by Flora R Leigh

Elena – I was the outcast. The witch. Growing up was hard with my tyrant father. Fate finally had mercy, pairing me with Arthur, meant to be my protector. Sadly, I was the child of the alpha who murdered his parents. So much for mercy. After a night of passion followed by rejection. I fled, unaware of being pregnant. For five years, I was free… until he found me. My body remembers. My heart fears. Magic swirls all around me, putting us in danger. The difference now is, I have more maybe to lose—my life, my child. Arthur – Forced to mate with the daughter of my parents’ murderer. I pushed her away, only to learn she saved my life. I made a mistake. A huge one. Now fate’s given me a second chance, pulling her back into my world. But then I saw the child by her side—with my similar eyes. What I lost wasn’t just five years with her. There might be even more.     AmazonKU

LIES WITHIN THE DARKEST TOWER (RESPERATE DISGUISE BOOK ONE) by Tessa Cole

No one can know the newest guard in the Black Tower is a woman. When my younger brother’s name is called in the lottery for life-long service in the most dangerous army in the kingdoms, I know my ruthless stepfather is responsible and I must take his place. It doesn’t matter that I’m a woman and only men are allowed in the Black Tower. My cursed ability to sense when someone is going to die tells me my brother won’t survive a fortnight, and I refuse to lose my only surviving family member. So I do the unthinkable. I secretly take on the spell that binds the lottery’s “sacrifice” to the Black Tower, cut my hair, and pretend to be my brother. All I have to do is keep quiet and avoid undue notice. But things go wrong from the start. I walk through the fae ring to the Black Tower at night, drawing deadly shadow monsters to me and barely escaping. My mistake earns me the wrath of every guardsman, who makes it their mission to make my life miserable. As if that weren’t enough, the three leaders of the Black Tower are beautiful fae, men who are as enticing as all the minstrels’ tales say, and they have far too much interest in me as the newest sacrifice. I can’t let them know the truth. I have to keep up my desperate disguise until my brother can bring our stepfather to justice, or I’ll have doomed both of us.     AmazonKU

RUTHLESS MONSTERS (GAME OF PSYCHOS BOOK TWO) by Mia Hartson

Rule #2 for a demon princess: Never show mercy. When I find out that my fated mates and I have been kidnapped by a foreign king, I quickly make rule #2 my new mantra. This is especially the case after the king declares he intends to make me his bride. I already have one arrogant royal in my harem, and the last thing I need is another. Time to make a plan: Step 1: Free Shade from the cage – Step 2: Find my mates and make sure they don’t die – Step 3: Destroy the wedding I never agreed to – Step 4: Get our asses back to Seral – Sounds simple, right? Except I’m still wrapping my head around the fact that some of the Persalians survived, and the more secrets I unravel, the more I realize how blind I’ve been. If my mates and I are going to get out of this, we’ll have to learn to trust one another and stop being at each other’s throats. Luckily, they’re even better at following rule #2 than I am. Never. Show. Mercy.   AmazonKU

BALLAD OF THE VAMPIRE PRINCE by Niro J Hale

Rhianelle – Svenn is dangerous. And like all lethal beings, he’s beautiful. The wise thing to do is to stay away. He’s a savage and merciless monster. It’s fine. I have lived with monsters before. Survived them back in Astefar. I’ll protect my heart and he won’t be able to break me ever again. Rainer once told me the story of three little pigs who built their houses to protect themselves from the wolf. I was the first pig in the story, the foolish one who built my walls out of straw and hay. But I’m smarter now. The walls around my heart are built with hardened bricks, enforced with solid dwarven steel. The wolf will never get in this time. Svenn – The universe really does hate me. Why have they put this beautiful creature in my destructive path? This divine creature is so full of light and innocence. A forbidden fruit in the garden of Eden. A better person would have left her alone. I am no such person. This good girl belongs to me. Mine to cherish. Mine to keep. Mine to protect. One day, Rhianelle will wake up and realize she was always supposed to be mine.   AmazonKU

FATED GUARDIAN (WOLVES OF OAKWOOD BOOK EIGHT) by Vera Rivers

The forest used to be my sanctuary, but now it feels like a prison I can’t escape. As a fae living on the outskirts of a powerful shifter pack, I’ve learned to keep to myself. But when Nolan, a ruggedly handsome wolf shifter, steps into my hidden world, everything changes. Assigned to guard me, he becomes my protector, my temptation, and possibly my downfall. He’s forbidden—our worlds are too different, and I know I should keep my distance. He’s everything I shouldn’t want—loyal to his pack, bound by duty, and yet… he makes me feel alive. But with rogue shifters threatening our safety and my past looming like a shadow, I’m forced to confront my true feelings for him. His loyalty to the pack demands that he find a mate, and I’m not the one he’s supposed to choose. With time running out and enemies at our door, we must decide if our love is worth risking everything.     AmazonKU

KINGDOM OF TRICKSTERS AND FOOLS (KISSED BY THORNS BOOK ONE) by R A Vincent

Princess Emiana is beauty and grace itself. Raised in refinement, nursed in tradition, and fashioned into the perfect bride for the shadowed fae King of Wind and Wild. Too bad that b*tch ain’t me. I’m the poor, lowly, magicless wretch whose desperate sacrifice to save my sister’s life resulted in me being captured, cursed, and forced to marry in the princess’s place. Now the king has me in his hold. There’s only one way to break the curse, and return to the siblings and dying mother who need me. Make the cruel, heartless, devastatingly handsome king truly give his love and heart to me. Impossible is not a word that holds power over me anymore. Impossible, but I tamed the beast. Impossible, but I ignited a fierce and fiery passion between us that turned our marriage bed to cinders and set the kingdoms on fire. Impossible, but I made the biggest mistake of my life. As war looms on the horizon and everyone I know and love is dragged into destruction, I’ll discover the true evil lurking in the kingdom of Wind and Wild, and that she doesn’t like to share.   Amazon

THE WEDDING WITCH: A NOVEL (THE GRAVES GLEN SERIES BOOK THREE) by Erin Sterling

Bowen Penhallow has always been a loner, studying dark and ancient magic on a mountaintop in Wales. He prefers it that way. But when his friend Colin—who happens to be a ghost—asks him to attend a Yuletide wedding at a grand estate deep in the Welsh countryside, Bowen reluctantly agrees. Tamsyn Bligh is not a witch, but she makes her living off of them. As a procurer and seller of magical items, Tamsyn’s business is not always above board, but she’s been trying to fix that (mostly.) Bowen is an occasional customer—as well as the star of several of Tamsyn’s dirtiest dreams—but she’s been around enough witches to know that, as a human, getting involved with one is not the smartest idea. She’s finagled an invite to the Witchy Wedding of the Century in the hopes of finally making a score big enough to retire. Just one priceless magical artifact from Tywyll House would set her up for life. But Tamsyn isn’t the only one sneaking about in Tywyll House, and the mix of a very strong spell combined with a wedding mishap transports Bowen and Tamsyn into Tywyll House’s past, to the Yuletide Celebration of 1958. As Bowen and Tamsyn work together to get back to the present, they must also face off with the origins of Tywyll House’s haunting, the suspicions of their fellow witches…oh, and the fact that somewhere between the mistletoe and the bonfire, they might be falling in love.

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POISON IVY (KINGS OF THORNFIELD BOOK ONE) by Eve Newton

Thornfield Academy is a place where I, Ivy Hammond, blend in with the everyday supernatural creatures that flock these halls. But when darkness falls, I embrace my calling. I’m a shapeshifting assassin, summoned through a combination of ancient rituals and the dark web to deliver supernatural justice where mortal laws fail. This me is called Poison, and I’m a master of secrets. But when an assignment comes up, for the first time, I can’t complete a job, and it could end up being my last days. My bosses are not the type of creatures you want to mess with, but this one… it strikes too close to home. To make this more complicated, I’m drawn to three men I should avoid at all costs. They are brutal, they are arrogant and they want what they can’t have: Poison. Torin Ashford: the charming vampire sub-boss of the Ainsley Coven, a powerful supernatural syndicate I’ve crossed paths with before. Bram Sinclair: the Dark Fae enforcer with magic as ancient and treacherous as the wild forests that surround the academy.
Tate Blackwell: the protective warlock whose spells might be my salvation or my doom…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

THE LAZY WITCH’S GUIDE TO VAMPIRES AND VILLAINY by Jessica Gadziala

VS Note: From SEPT 27.

Roxanne Caulderone is not a witch who enjoys adventure. She’s perfectly happy curling up on her couch, munching on snacks, binge-watching her favorite shows, and fostering a borderline problematic online shopping addiction while letting her spell vending machine do all the work for her. That is until a handsome, brooding vampire tricks his way into her life. Kidnapped, then offered a deal she can’t refuse, she finds herself dragged into a dangerous labyrinth filled with ancient challenges and deadly traps meant to keep her from reaching the center. Where she can find the cure to Nathaniel’s curse. As they venture deeper into the spelled maze, they start to wonder if the biggest challenge isn’t the labyrinth itself, but the growing connection between them that threatens to make Roxy second-guess everything she thought she knew about herself, and Nathaniel reconsider everything he thought he wanted.      AmazonKU

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