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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
Congrats on releasing Captain’s Story! Loved it!!
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the book! HUGS!
Loved the Captain’s Story, and how you put the haughtiness into Maeve’s voice. And the bit where she reminds them she is former military too!
I was just re-reading Stowaway, the one with the short story Thanksgiving. It mentions that the Captain’s only remaining relative, a half brother, had been killed
Gill
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